UPOV Principal Botanical Name:

Gaultheria Kalm ex L.

UPOV Code:

GAULT

Other Botanical Names:

Gaultheria; Pernettya Gaudich.

English Common Names:

Arrayan; Wintergreen

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The entry of data in the GENIE database has led to some variations from the taxonomic terms used in relevant laws and regulations, in particular because the nomenclatures used are not always universally harmonized. It is recommended to consult the relevant laws and regulations when precise information is needed.

UPOV Principal Botanical Name:

Gaultheria Kalm ex L.

UPOV Code:

GAULT

Other Botanical Names:

Gaultheria; Pernettya Gaudich.

English Common Names:

Arrayan; Wintergreen

UPOV Test Guidelines:

None

Drafting Authority

None

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Cooperation in DUS Examination (key to abbreviations)

• Authorities with Practical Experience
• Agreements for Cooperation in DUS Examination
• Utilization of Existing DUS Reports
• Authorities which have granted variety protection: please refer to the UPOV-ROM Plant Variety Database

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Authorities with Practical Experience	Agreements for Cooperation in DUS Examination
Entries in parenthesis indicate experience at the level of a higher botanical rank (for example in the case of a species: there is experience at the level of the genus to which it belongs).	<> in the receiving column indicates that the authority specified in the offering column offers to carry out examinations for any interested member of the Union.
Entries between ^ ^ indicate experience at the level of a lower botanical rank (for example in the case of a genus: there is experience at the level of one the species in the genus).	( ): Genus or species covered by agreement for a taxon of a higher rank to which it belongs (e.g. in the case of a species: the genus or family is covered by an agreement).
Authority Notes ^Canada^ ^European Union (Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO))^ European Union (Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)) ^Germany^ ^Netherlands^ Netherlands ^United Kingdom^ United Kingdom	Offering Authority / examination Office Authorities Receiving Examination Reports Notes (<>) (Switzerland) (Switzerland): DUS tests are not conducted in Switzerland. In cases where a DUS test report is not available from a member of the Union, the Office of Plant Variety Protection will request an appropriate authority or testing of a member of the Union to perform a DUS test on its behalf. (Germany) (Netherlands) (Netherlands): Genus/species covered by agreement concerning the family Netherlands European Union (Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO))
	Utilization of Existing DUS Reports
	<> (utilizing) indicates that the authority specified in providing column will, in general, provide existing DUS reports to any member of the Union.
	<> (providing) indicates that the authority specified in the utilizing column will, in general, utilize existing DUS reports provided by any member of the Union.
	( ): Genus or species covered by agreement for a taxon of a higher rank to which it belongs (e.g. in the case of a species: the genus or family is covered by an agreement).
	Utilizing Authority Providing Authority/Examination Office Notes <> Australia Australia will provide copies of all its DUS test reports to other UPOV members. <> Brazil Brazil will provide copies of all its DUS test reports to other UPOV members. <> European Union (Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)) Australia <> Australia generally accepts DUS reports from UPOV members for any taxon except Solanum tuberosum L.. In deciding whether such test reports are wholly sufficient for the Australian examination of the variety, the Authority refers to the relevant sections of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act (1994). Australia Japan Australia New Zealand Brazil Japan Canada <> Canada will accept foreign DUS test reports from any UPOV member for horticulture and ornamental varieties (except Solanum species), in lieu of conducting the trials in Canada. European Union (Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)) Japan Israel Japan Japan Australia Japan Brazil Japan European Union (Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)) Japan Israel Japan Kenya Japan Mexico Japan New Zealand Japan Russian Federation Japan Switzerland Japan Viet Nam Kenya Japan Mexico Japan New Zealand Australia New Zealand Japan Russian Federation Japan Switzerland <> Switzerland will, in general, utilize existing DUS reports provided by any member of the Union. Switzerland Japan Viet Nam Japan