L.S. 433.36 Regolamenti dwar Examination of Varieties of Agricultural Plant and Vegetable Species

(1)The title of these regulations is the Examination of Varieties of Agricultural Plant and Vegetable Species Regulations.

(2)Citation and scope. The scope of these regulations is: (

1. a)to ensure that varieties of species of agricultural plants and vegetables which shall be included in the national catalogue of such varieties in Malta shall comply with internationally recognised guidelines as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examinations and the minimum conditions for examining such varieties; (
2. b)to further transpose the provisions of: (
3. i)Commission Directive 2003/90/EC of 6 October 2003 setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/53/EC as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of agricultural plant species, as may be amended from time to time; and (
4. ii)Commission Directive 2003/91/EC of 6 October 2003 setting out implementing measures for the purposes of Article 7 of Council Directive 2002/55/EC as regards the characteristics to be covered as a minimum by the examination and the minimum conditions for examining certain varieties of vegetable species as may be amended from time to time. 2. requires: In these regulations, unless the context otherwise "the competent authority" responsible for plant health. means the Directorate 3.

(1)Varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species shall be officially accepted in the national catalogue within the meaning of regulation 6

(1)of the Seeds of Agricultural Plants and Vegetables Regulations after fulfilling the requirements set out below:

(2)(a) Interpretation. As regards distinctness, uniformity and stability, Conditions for the examination of varieties of agricultural plants and vegetables.  S.L. 433.30. 2 [ S.L. 433.36 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES without prejudice to sub-regulation

(2)(b): (

1. i)the species listed in Schedule I shall comply with the conditions laid down in the Protocols for distinctness, uniformity and stability tests of the Administrative Council of the Community Plant Variety Office, (hereinafter referred to as the "CPVO") which are relevant for the particular species; (
2. ii)the species listed in Schedule II shall comply with the test guidelines for the conduct of tests for distinctness, uniformity and stability of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (hereinafter referred to as "UPOV") which are relevant for the particular species. (
3. b)(
4. i)By way of derogation from sub-regulation

(2)(a), as regards uniformity, the organic agricultural plant varieties suitable for organic production which belong to the species listed in Schedule IV Part A, may instead comply with the conditions listed in Part B of the said Schedule. (ii) By way of derogation from sub-regulation

(2)(a), as regards uniformity, the organic vegetable varieties suitable for organic production, which belong to the species listed in Schedule VI Part A, may instead comply with the conditions listed in Part B of the said Schedule. (c) The competent authority shall report to the Commission and the other Member States, by 31st December of each year, until 31st December 2030, on the number of applications for variety registrations and results of the examinations for distinctness, uniformity and stability (DUS) concerning those organic varieties.      S.L. 433.30.

(3)(a) As regards the value for cultivation or use, varieties of agricultural plant species listed in Schedules I and II shall comply with the conditions laid down in Schedule III without prejudice to regulation 6

(3)of the Seeds of Agricultural Plants and Vegetables Regulations. (b) By way of derogation from sub-regulation

(2), as regards the value for cultivation or use, organic varieties suitable for organic production which belong to the species listed in Schedule V Part A, may instead comply with the conditions laid down in Part B of the said Schedule. (c) The competent authority shall report, to the Commission and the other Member States by 31st December of EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES [ S.L. 433.36 each year, until 31st December 2030, on the number of applications and results of the examinations for the value of cultivation and use (VCU) concerning those organic varieties.

(4)All the varietal characteristics within the meaning of subregulation

(2)(a)(i) and any characteristics in the UPOV referred to in sub-regulation

(2)(a)(ii) shall be used, provided that observation of a characteristic is not rendered impossible by the expression of any other characteristics and provided that the expression of a characteristic is not prevented by the environmental conditions under which the test is conducted.

(5)It shall be ensured that in respect of the species of agricultural plants and vegetables listed in Schedules I and II, the minimum requirements for carrying out the examinations in respect of trial design and growing conditions, as laid down in the test guidelines referred to in the said Schedules, are fulfilled at the time of the examinations. Substituted by: L.N.282 of 2023; L.N. 65 of 2025; L.N. 285 of 2025. SCHEDULE I (Regulation 3

(2)(a)(i)) CPVO guidelines The following tables list the genera and species for which CPVO protocols apply. These technical protocols can be found on the CPVO website.*

1. Agricultural Plants A. Cereals Table 1.1: Scientific name Avena nuda L. Avena sativa L. (includes A. byzantina K. Koch) Hordeum vulgare L. Secale cereale L. Common name Small naked oat, Hulless oat Oats and Red oat CPVO protocol TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020 Barley Rye TP 19/5 of 19.3.2019 TP 58/1 Rev Corr. of 27.4.2022 TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020 *Vide https://cpvo.europa.eu/en/applications-and-examinations/technical-examinations/technical-protocols/cpvo-technical-protocols 3 4 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES [ S.L. 433.36 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse Surghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor x Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse xTriticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum (Desf.) van Slageren Zea mays L. (partim) B. Sorghum TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Sudan grass TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Hybrids resulting from crossing of Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor and Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Hybrids resulting from the crossing of a species of the genus Triticum and a species of the genus Secale Wheat TP 121/3 Corr. of 27.4.2022 TP 3/5 of 19.3.2019 Durum wheat TP 120/3 of 19.3.2014 Maize TP 2/3 of 11.3.2010 Fodder Plants Table 1.2: Scientific Name Common name CPVO protocol Poaceae (Gramineae) Fine-leaved sheep’s fescue TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011 Festuca ovina L. Sheep’s fescue TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011 Festuca pratensis Huds. Meadow fescue TP 39/1 of 1.10.2015 Festuca rubra L. Red fescue TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011 Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. Hard fescue  TP 67/1 of 23.6.2011 Lolium Lam. Italian ryegrass TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019 Perennial ryegrass TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019 Festuca Pourr. filiformis multiflorum Lolium perenne L. EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES [ S.L. 433.36 Lolium x hybridum Ha usskn. Hybrid ryegrass TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019 Poa pratensis L. Smooth-stalked meadow grass TP 33/1 of 15.3.2017 Lucerne TP 6/1 Corr. 22.12.2021 Field pea TP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 6.3.2020 Trifolium pratense L. Red clover TP 5/1 of 22.12.2021 Vicia faba L. Field bean TP 8/1 of 19.3.2019 Vicia sativa L. Common vetch TP 32/1 of 19.4.2016 Common name CPVO protocol Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Medicago sativa L. sativum L. Pisum (partim) C. of Potatoes Table 1.3: Scientific Name Solanum tuberosum L.
2. Potato TP 23/4 of 28.11.2023 Vegetables Table 1.4: Scientific name Common name CPVO protocol Allium cepa L. (Cepa group) Onion and Echalion TP 46/2 of 1.4.2009 Allium cepa L. (Aggregatum group) Shallot TP 46/2 of 1.4.2009 Allium fistulosum L. Japanese bunching onion or Welsh onion TP 161/1 of 11.3.2010 Allium porrum L. Leek TP 85/2 of 1.4.2009 Allium sativum L. Garlic TP 162/2 of 30.5.2023 Allium schoenoprasum L. Chives TP 198/2 of 11.3.2015 Apium graveolens L. Celery TP 82/1 of 13.3.2008 Apium graveolens L. Celeriac TP 74/1 of 13.3.2008 Asparagus L. Asparagus TP 130/2 3.1.2025 officinalis Rev. of 5 6 [ S.L. 433.36 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES Beta vulgaris L. Beetroot including Chelternham beet TP 60/1 of 1.4.2009 Beta vulgaris L. Spinach Chard TP 106/2 of 14.4.2021 Brassica oleracea L. Curly kale TP 90/1 of 16.2.2011 Brassica oleracea L. Cauliflower TP 45/2 Rev. 3 of 11.4.2024 Brassica oleracea L. Sprouting broccoli or Calabrese TP 151/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 11.4.2024 Brassica oleracea L. Brussel sprouts TP 54/2 Rev. 2 of 11.4.2024 Brassica oleracea L. Kohlrabi TP 65/2 11.4.2024 Brassica oleracea L. Savory cabbage, White cabbage and Red cabbage TP 48/3 Rev. 3 of 11.4.2024 Brassica rapa L. Chinese cabbage TP 105/1 of 13.3.2008 Capsicum annuum L. Chilli or Pepper TP 76/3 of 31.3.2025 Cichorium endivia L. Curled-leaved endive and Plainleaved endive TP 118/3 of 19.3.2014 Cichorium intybus L. Industrial chicory TP 172/2 28.1.2025 Rev. of Cichorium intybus L. Leaf chicory TP 154/2 31.3.2023 Rev. of Cichorium intybus L. Witloof chicory TP 173/2 of 21.3.2018 Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. et Nakai Watermelon TP 142/2 Rev. 3 of 29.2.2024 Cucumis melo L. Melon TP 104/2 Rev. 3 of 31.3.2025 Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber Gherkin Cucurbita Duchesne Gourd maxima beet or and Rev. of TP 61/2 Rev. 3 of 3.1.2025 TP 155/1 of 11.3.2015 Cucurbita pepo L. Marrow Courgette or TP 119/1 Rev. 2 of 31.3.2025 Cynara cardunculus L. Globe artichoke and Cardoon TP 184/2 6.3.2020 Rev. of Daucus carota L. Carrot and Fodder carrot TP 49/3 13.3.2008 Corr. of EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES [ S.L. 433.36 Fennel TP 183/2 of 14.4.2021 Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce TP 13/6 Rev. 5 of 3.1.2025 Solanum lycopersicum L. Tomato TP 44/4 Rev. 5 of 14.4.2021 Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill Parsley TP 136/1 Corr. of 21.3.2007 Phaseolus coccineus L. Runner bean TP 9/1 of 21.3.2007 Phaseolus vulgaris L. Dwarf French bean and Climbing French bean TP 12/4 of 27.2.2013 Wrinkled Round pea Sugar pea pea, and TP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr. of 6.3.2020 Raphanus sativus L. Radish, radish Black TP 64/2 Rev. 2 of 29.2.2024 Rheum rhabarbarum L. Rhubarb Scorzonera L. Scorzonera Black salsify Foeniculum Mill. vulgare Pisum sativum (partim) L. TP 62/1 of 19.4.2016 or TP 116/1 of 11.3.2015 Solanum melongena L. Aubergine or Egg plant TP 117/1 of 13.3.2008 Spinacia oleracea L. Spinach TP 55/5 Rev. 4 of 27.4.2022 Valerianella (L.) Laterr. Corn salad Lamb’s lettuce hispanica locusta or TP 75/2 29.2.2024 Rev. of Vicia faba L. (partim) Broad bean TP 206/1 of 25.3.2004 Zea mays L. (partim) Sweet corn and Pop corn TP 2/3 of 11.3.2010 7 8 [ S.L. 433.36 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum habrochautes S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum peruvianum (L) Mill.; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum cheesmaniae (L. Ridley) Fosberg; Solanum pimipnellifolium L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner Tomato rootstocks TP 294/1 Rev. 6 of 29.2.2024 Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne Interspecific hybrids of Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne for use as rootstocks TP 311/1 of 15.3.2017 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES Substituted by: L.N. 282 of 2023; L.N. 65 of
3. [ S.L. 433.36 SCHEDULE II (Regulation 3

(2)(a)(ii)) UPOV guidelines The following tables list the genera and species for which UPOV guidelines apply. These technical protocols can be found on the UPOV website www.upov.int.

1. Agricultural Plants A. Fodder Plants Table 2.1: Scientific name Poaceae Common name UPOV guideline (Gramineae) Agrostis canina L. Agrostis capillaris Velvet bent Brown top TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 L. Agrostis gigantea Red top TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Roth Agrostis stolonifera Creeping bent TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 L. grass Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Medicago doliata Straight-spined TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006 Carmign. Medicago italica medic Disc medic TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006 (Mill.) Fiori Medicago littoralis Shore medic/ TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006 Rohde ex Loisel. Medicago murex Strand medic Sphere medic TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006 Willd. Medicago Bur medic TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006 polymorpha L. Medicago rugosa Wrinkled TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006 Desr. medic/Gama Medicago scutellata medic Snail medic/ (L.) Mill. Shield medic TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006 9 10 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES [ S.L. 433.36 Medicago Barrel medic TG/228/1 of 5.4.2006 truncatula Gaertn. Trifolium Subterranean TG/170/3 of 4.4.2001 subterraneum L. clover
2. Vegetables Table 2.2: Scientific name Brassica rapa L. Common name Turnip UPOV guideline TG/37/11 of 23.9.2022 SCHEDULE III (Regulation 3

(3)(a)) Examination of the value for cultivation or use The following are the characteristics as regards the examination of the value for cultivation or use: EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES

1. Yield;
2. Resistance to harmful organisms; [ S.L. 433.36
3. Behaviour with respect to factors in the physical environment;
4. Quality characteristics. The methods used shall be specified when the results are submitted. SCHEDULE IV (Regulation 3

(2)(b)(i)) PART A List of species referred to in regulation 3

(2)(b)(

1. i)Barley Maize Rye Wheat PART B Specific provisions concerning tests for distinctness, uniformity and stability (DUS) for organic varieties of agricultural plant species suitable for organic production 1. General rule The following shall apply to organic varieties of agricultural plant species suitable for organic production: 1.1. As regards distinctness and stability, all characteristics of the protocols and guidelines referred to in Schedules I and II shall be observed and described. 1.2. As regards uniformity, all characteristics of the protocols 11 12 [ S.L. 433.36 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES and guidelines referred to in Schedules I and II shall be observed and described and the following shall apply to the characteristics listed under item 2: (
2. a)those characteristics may be assessed in a less stringent way; (
3. b)where for those characteristics a derogation from the respective technical protocol is provided for in that item 2, the level of uniformity within the variety shall be similar to the level of uniformity of comparable varieties of common knowledge in the Union. 2. Derogation from technical protocols 2.1. Barley For the varieties belonging to the species barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), the following DUS characteristics of the CPVO technical protocol CPVO/TP-019/5 of the tested variety may deviate from the following DUS requirements for uniformity: CPVO No 5 — Flag leaf: anthocyanin colouration of auricles CPVO No 8 — Flag leaf: glaucosity of sheath CPVO No 9 — Awns: anthocyanin colouration of tips CPVO No 10 — Ear: glaucosity CPVO No 12 — Grain: anthocyanin colouration of nerves of lemma CPVO No 16 — Sterile spikelet: attitude CPVO No 17 — Ear: shape CPVO No 20 — Awn: length CPVO No 21 — Rachis: length of first segment CPVO No 22 — Rachis: curvature of first segment CPVO No 23 — Median spikelet: length of glume and its awn relative to grain CPVO No 25 — Grain: spiculation of inner lateral nerves of dorsal side of lemma 2.2. Maize For the varieties belonging to the species maize (Zea mays L.) the EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES [ S.L. 433.36 following DUS characteristics of the CPVO technical protocol CPVOTP/002/3 of the tested variety may deviate from the following DUS requirements for uniformity: CPVO No 1 — First leaf: anthocyanin colouration of sheath CPVO No 2 — First leaf: shape of apex CPVO No 8 — Tassel: anthocyanin colouration of glumes excluding base CPVO No 9 — Tassel: anthocyanin colouration of anthers CPVO No 10 — Tassel: angle between main axis and lateral branches CPVO No 11 — Tassel: curvature of lateral branches CPVO No 15 — Stem: anthocyanin colouration of brace roots CPVO No 16 — Tassel: density of spikelets CPVO No 17 — Leaf: anthocyanin colouration of sheath CPVO No 18 — Stem: anthocyanin colouration of internodes CPVO No 19 — Tassel: length of main axis above lowest lateral branch CPVO No 20 — Tassel: length of main axis above highest lateral branch CPVO No 21 — Tassel: length of lateral branch 2.3. Rye For the varieties belonging to the species rye (Secale cereale L.), the following DUS characteristics of the CPVO technical protocol CPVO-TP/058/1 of the tested variety may deviate from the following DUS requirements for uniformity: CPVO No 3 — Coleoptile: anthocyanin colouration CPVO No 4 — Coleoptile: length CPVO No 5 — First leaf: length of sheath CPVO No 6 — First leaf: length of blade 13 14 [ S.L. 433.36 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES CPVO No 8 — Flag leaf: glaucosity of sheath CPVO No 10 — Leaf next to flag leaf: length of blade CPVO No 11 — Leaf next to flag leaf: width of blade CPVO No 12 — Ear: glaucosity CPVO No 13 — Stem: hairiness below ear 2.4. Wheat For the varieties belonging to the species wheat (Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum.), the following DUS characteristics of the CPVO technical protocol CPVO-TP/003/5 of the tested variety may deviate from the following DUS requirements for uniformity: CPVO No 3 — Coleoptile: anthocyanin colouration CPVO No 6 — Flag leaf: anthocyanin colouration of auricles CPVO No 8 — Flag leaf: glaucosity of sheath CPVO No 9 — Flag leaf: glaucosity of blade CPVO No 10 — Ear: glaucosity CPVO No 11 — Culm: glaucosity of neck CPVO No 20 — Ear: shape in profile CPVO No 21 — Apical rachis segment: area of hairiness on convex surface CPVO No 22 — Lower glume: shoulder width CPVO No 23 — Lower glume: shoulder shape CPVO No 24 — Lower glume: length of beak CPVO No 25 — Lower glume: shape of beak CPVO No 26 — Lower glume: area of hairiness on internal surface. SCHEDULE V (Regulation 3

(3)(b)) PART A List of species referred to in regulation 3

(3)(

1. b)Barley EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES [ S.L. 433.36 Maize Rye Wheat PART B Conditions to be fulfilled – Value of cultivation and use for organic varieties suitable for organic production 1. The examination for cultivation and use shall be conducted under organic conditions in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and in particular with the general principles under Article 5(d), (e), (
2. f)and (
3. g)and plant production rules under Article 12. 2. The specific needs and objectives of organic agriculture shall be taken into account in variety examination and in the evaluation of examination results. Disease resistance or tolerance and adaptation to diverse local soil and climate conditions shall be examined. 3. Where the competent authority is not able to provide for an examination under organic conditions or for the examination of certain characteristics, including disease susceptibility, testing may be carried out pursuant to one of the following points: (
4. a)under the supervision of the competent authority on organic breeders premises or organic farms; (
5. b)under low-input conditions and with minimum treatments; (
6. c)in another Member State, if bilateral agreement between a Member State and Malta has been concluded to achieve testing under organic conditions. The value of a variety for cultivation or use shall be considered as satisfactory if, when compared to other organic varieties suitable for organic production accepted in the catalogue of the Member State in question, its qualities, taken as a whole, offer, at least as far as production in any given region is concerned, a clear improvement either for cultivation or for uses which can be made of the crops or the products derived therefrom. Superior characteristics for the agricultural production, as regards farming practices and food or feed production that present advantages for organic agriculture, shall be considered as particularly valuable for the VCU examination. 15 16 [ S.L. 433.36 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES 4. The competent authority shall provide for different examination conditions that are adapted to specific needs of organic agriculture and shall examine to the extent of its capacity specific traits and characteristics, at the applicant’s request, if reproducible methods are available. SCHEDULE VI (Regulation 3

(2)(b)(ii)) PART A List of species referred to in regulation 3

(2)(b)(

1. ii)Carrot Kohlrabi PART B Specific provisions concerning tests for distinctness, uniformity and stability for organic varieties of vegetable species suitable for organic production 1. General rule The following shall apply to organic varieties of vegetable species suitable for organic production 1.1. As regards distinctness and stability, all characteristics of the protocols and guidelines referred to in Schedules I and II shall be observed and described. 1.2. As regards uniformity, all characteristics of the protocols and guidelines referred to in Schedules I and II shall be observed and described and the following shall apply to the characteristics listed under item 2: EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES [ S.L. 433.36 (
2. a)those characteristics may be assessed in a less stringent way; (
3. b)where for those characteristics a derogation from the respective technical protocol is provided for in item 2, the level of uniformity within the variety shall be similar to the level of uniformity of comparable varieties of common knowledge in the Union. 2. Derogation from technical protocols 2.1. Carrot For the varieties belonging to species carrot (Daucus carota L.) the following DUS characteristics of the CPVO technical protocol CPVO-TP/049/3 of the tested variety may deviate from the following DUS requirements for uniformity: CPVO No 4 – Leaf: division CPVO No 5 – Leaf: intensity of green colour CPVO No 19 – Root: diameter of core relative to total diameter CPVO No 20 – Root: colour of core CPVO No 21 – Excluding varieties with white core; Root: intensity of colour of core CPVO No 28 – Root: time of colouration of tip CPVO No 29 – Plant: height of primary umbel at time of its flowering 2.2. Kohlrabi For the varieties belonging to species kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea L.) the following DUS characteristics of the CPVO technical protocol CPVO-TP/065/1 Rev. of the tested variety may deviate from the following DUS requirements for uniformity of the respective CPVO technical protocol: CPVO No 2 – Seedling: intensity of green colouration of cotyledons CPVO No 6 – Petiole: attitude CPVO No 8 – Leaf blade: length CPVO No 9 – Leaf blade: width CPVO No 10 – Leaf blade: shape of apex 17 18 [ S.L. 433.36 EXAMINATION OF VARIETIES OF AGRICULTURAL PLANT AND VEGETABLE SPECIES CPVO No 11 – Leaf blade: division to midrib (on lower part of leaf) CPVO No 12 – Leaf blade: number of margin incisions (on upper part of leaf) CPVO No 13 – Leaf blade: depth of margin incision (on upper part of leaf) CPVO No 14 – Leaf blade: shape in cross section CPVO No 19 – Kohlrabi: number of inner leaves.