Contribute to the PLUTO Plant Variety Database

What is PLUTO Contribute?

PLUTO Contribute is a tool designed specifically for data contributors using the UPOV Plant Variety Database (PLUTO). This innovative tool streamlines the process of providing data in a standard format. This ensures consistency and reduces the time spent on data formatting. 

One of the standout features of PLUTO Contribute is its ability to return a compliance report for quality checks. This means you can trust that your data meets all necessary requirements. PLUTO Contribute can also propose an adequate UPOV code for validation, ensuring the effective variety denomination check in PLUTO Search afterwards.

Once your data is ready, you can easily upload it to PLUTO Contribute, making it available for search using PLUTO Search. This feature ensures that your data can be accessed and utilized effectively by PVP offices and other stakeholders.

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  • Simplifies and streamlines the data submission process
  • Ensures accurate and timely inclusion of official variety data
  • Enhances visibility and accessibility of national PVP data globally
  • Ensures the UPOV code allocation for an efficient denomination check

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User guides

The following rules are applicable:

  1. Character set: Characters as defined in ISO/IEC Standard 8859 1: 1998; should be used.
  2. Encoding: UTF-8 encoding should be used.
  3. Item value format: the item value can be a date, a number or an alphanumeric string of characters.
  4. Each item of information should start on a new line. Free text should be presented on one single line (without a line or paragraph break).
  • Dates must be given in the form YYYYMMDD (YearMonthDay), e.g. 19930903 (ISO Standard 8601). Only information or not included at all if it is the only information in the item.
  • Within a given country, a harmonized number of digits should be chosen for the indication of numbers of a given item and numbers should be given right-justified with zero filling on the left.
  • An alphanumeric string should always be recorded as left-justified, with trailing blanks being ignored.

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Presenter: NAME name
Date: August 26, 2025
Time of session: 11:00 - 12:00 Geneva time

Join PLUTO Contribute (Authorities)

How to get started

Use your WIPO User Account to access PLUTO Contribute and and select the Subscription option 'PVP Contributor'
  • First time contributor (Authority): contact UPOV to discuss the contribution template (under Resources)
  • Change in Authority focal point - require training: contact UPOV to schedule training session

You do not need to use PLUTO Contribute if your Authority is a UPOV e-PVP Administration participant.

Go to UPOV e-PVP Administration

Question about PLUTO Contribute?

Our Customer Service team is available to answer all your questions and assist you throughout the process. Contact us to ensure optimal handling of enquiries.

Support hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 (Geneva time)