Examination of Varieties of Agricultural Plant and Vegetable Species (Amendment) Regulations, 2023. (L.N. 282 of 2023)

B 2365 Suppliment tal-Gazzetta tal-Gvern ta’ Malta Nru. 21,162, 7 ta’ Diċembru, 2023 Taqsima B B 2365 L.N. 282 of 2023 PLANT QUARANTINE ACT (CAP. 433) Examination of Varieties of Agricultural Plant and Vegetable Species (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon him by article 32 of the Plant Quarantine Act, the Minister responsible for agriculture, has made the following regulations: Citation and scope. S.L 433.36. 1. (1) The title of these regulations is the Examination of Varieties of Agricultural Plant and Vegetable Species (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and these regulations shall be read and construed as one with the Examination of Varieties of Agriculture Plant and Vegetable Species Regulations, hereinafter referred to as "the principal regulations". (2) The scope of these regulations is to transpose Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2023/1438 of 10 July 2023 amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC as regards the protocols for the examination of certain varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species. Substitutes Schedule I to the principal regulations. 2. Schedule I to the principal regulations shall be substituted by the following new Schedule: "SCHEDULE I (regulation 3(2)(a)(i)) CPVO guidelines The following tables list the genera and species for which CPVO guidelines apply. These technical protocols can be found on the CPVO website www.cpvo.europa.eu. 1. Agricultural Plants A. Cereals Table 1.1 Scientific name Common name CPVO protocol Avena nuda L. Small naked oat, Hulless oat TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B 2366 B 2366 B. Fodder Plants Table 1.2 Avena sativa L. (includes A. byzantina K. Koch) Oats and Red oat TP 20/3 of 6.3.2020 Hordeum vulgare L. Barley TP 19/5 of 19.3.2019 Secale cereale L. Rye TP 58/1 Rev of 27.4.2022 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor Sorghum TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse Sudan grass TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor x Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. drummondii (Steud.) de Wet ex Davidse Hybrids resulting from the crossing of Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor and Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii TP 122/1 of 19.3.2019 xTriticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus Hybrids resulting from the crossing of a species of the genus Triticum and a species of the genus Secale TP 121/3 of 27.4.2022 Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum Wheat TP 3/5 of 19.3.2019 Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum (Desf.) van Slageren Durum wheat TP 120/3 of 19.3.2014 Zea mays L. (partim) Maize TP 2/3 of 11.3.2010 Scientific name Common name CPVO protocol Poaceae (Gramineae) Festuca filiformis Pourr. 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 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B 2367 B 2367 C. Potatoes Table 1.3 2. Vegetables Table 1.4 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 multiflorum Lam. Italian ryegrass TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019 Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass TP 4/2 of 19.3.2019 Poa pratensis L. Smooth-stalked meadow grass TP 33/1 of 15.3.2017 Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Medicago sativa L. Lucerne TP/6/1 Corr. of 22.12.2021 Pisum sativum L. (partim) Field pea TP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr of 16.3.2020 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 Scientific name Common name CPVO protocol Solanum tuberosum L. Potato TP 23/3 of 15.3.2017 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 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B 2368 B 2368 Asparagus officinalis L. Asparagus TP 130/2 of 16.2.2011 Beta vulgaris L. Beetroot including Cheltenham beet TP 60/1 of 1.4.2009 Beta vulgaris L. Spinach beet or 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. 2 of 21.3.2018 Brassica oleracea L. Sprouting Broccoli or Calabrese TP 151/2 Rev. 2 of 21.4.2020 Brassica oleracea L. Brussels sprouts TP 54/2 Rev. of 15.3.2017 Brassica oleracea L. Kohlrabi TP 65/2 of 30.5.2023 Brassica oleracea L. Savoy cabbage, White cabbage and Red cabbage TP 48/3 Rev. 2 of 25.3.2021 Brassica rapa L. Chinese cabbage TP 105/1 of 13.3.2008 Capsicum annuum L. Chilli or Pepper TP 76/2 Rev. 2 Corr of 21.4.2020 Cichorium endivia L. Curled-leaved endive and Plain-leaved endive TP 118/3 of 19.3.2014 Cichorium intybus L. Industrial chicory TP 172/2 of 1.12.2005 Cichorium intybus L. Leaf chicory TP 154/2 Rev. of 31.3.2023 Cichorium intybus L. Witloof chicory TP 173/2 of 21.3.2018 Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon TP 142/2 Rev. 2 of 31.3.2023 Cucumis melo L. Melon TP 104/2 Rev. 2 of 25.3.2021 Cucumis sativus L. Cucumber and Gherkin TP 61/2 Rev. 2 of 19.3.2019 Cucurbita maxima Duchesne Gourd TP 155/1 of 11.3.2015 Cucurbita pepo L. Marrow or Courgette TP 119/1 Rev. of 19.3.2014 Cynara cardunculus L. Globe artichoke and Cardoon TP 184/2 Rev. of 6.3.2020 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B 2369 B 2369 Daucus carota L. Carrot and Fodder carrot TP 49/3 of 13.3.2008 Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Fennel TP 183/2 of 14.4.2021 Lactuca sativa L. Lettuce TP 13/6 Rev. 3 of 27.4.2022 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 Pisum sativum L. (partim) Wrinkled pea, Round pea and Sugar pea TP 7/2 Rev. 3 Corr of 16.3.2020 Raphanus sativus L. Radish, Black radish TP 64/2 Rev. Corr. of 11.3.2015 Rheum rhabarbarum L. Rhubarb TP 62/1 of 19.4.2016 Scorzonera hispanica L. Scorzonera or Black salsify 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 locusta (L.) Laterr. Corn salad or Lamb’s lettuce TP 75/2 of 21.3.2007 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 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B 2370 B 2370 . Substitutes Schedule II to the principal regulations. 3. Schedule II to the principal regulations shall be substituted by the following new Schedule: Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum peruvianum (L.) Mill.; Solanum lycopersicum L. x Solanum cheesmaniae (L. Ridley) Fosberg; Solanum pimpinellifolium L. x Solanum habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner Tomato rootstocks TP 294/1 Rev. 5 of 14.4.2021 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". B 2371 "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 Common name UPOV guideline Poaceae (Gramineae) Agrostis canina L. Velvet bent TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis capillaris L. Brown top TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis gigantea Roth Red top TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis stolonifera L. Creeping bent grass TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Medicago doliata Carmign. Straight-spined medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago italica (Mill.) Fiori Disc medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago littoralis Rohde ex Loisel. Shore medic/Strand medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago murex Willd. Sphere medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago polymorpha L. Bur medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago rugosa Desr. Wrinkled medic/ Gama medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago scutellata (L.) Mill. Snail medic/Shield medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago truncatula Gaertn. Barrel medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Trifolium subterraneum L. Subterranean clover TG/170/3 of 4.4.2001 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B 2371 B 2371 "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 Common name UPOV guideline Poaceae (Gramineae) Agrostis canina L. Velvet bent TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis capillaris L. Brown top TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis gigantea Roth Red top TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Agrostis stolonifera L. Creeping bent grass TG/30/6 of 12.10.1990 Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Medicago doliata Carmign. Straight-spined medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago italica (Mill.) Fiori Disc medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago littoralis Rohde ex Loisel. Shore medic/Strand medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago murex Willd. Sphere medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago polymorpha L. Bur medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago rugosa Desr. Wrinkled medic/ Gama medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago scutellata (L.) Mill. Snail medic/Shield medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Medicago truncatula Gaertn. Barrel medic TG 228/1 of 5.4.2006 Trifolium subterraneum L. Subterranean clover TG/170/3 of 4.4.2001 VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA B 2372 Ippubblikat mid-Dipartiment tal-Informazzjoni (doi.gov.mt) — Valletta — Published by the Department of Information (doi.gov.mt) — Valletta Mitbugħ fl-Istamperija tal-Gvern fuq karta FSC — Printed at the Government Printing Press on FSC certified paper Prezz/Price €0.36 B 2372 2. Vegetables Table 2.2 Scientific name Common name UPOV guideline Brassica rapa L. Turnip TG/37/11 of 23.9.2022" VERŻJONI ELETTRONIKA