7 USC 1593a – Seed variety information and survey
(a) Information
(1) In general
Grain submitted for public testing shall be evaluated for selected specific agronomic performance characteristics and intrinsic end-use performance characteristics, as determined by the Secretary, with the results of the evaluations made available to the Secretary.
(2) Dissemination of information
The Secretary shall disseminate varietal performance information obtained under paragraph (1) to plant breeders, producers, and end users.
(b) Survey
The Secretary shall periodically conduct, compile, and publish a survey of grain varieties commercially produced in the United States.
(c) Analysis of variety survey data
Terms Used In 7 USC 1593a
- United States: means the several States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. See 7 USC 1561
- variety: means a subdivision of a kind which is characterized by growth, plant, fruit, seed, or other characters by which it can be differentiated from other sorts of the same kind, for example, Marquis wheat, Flat Dutch cabbage, Manchu soybeans, Oxheart carrot, and so forth. See 7 USC 1561
The Secretary shall analyze the variety surveys conducted under subsection (b) in conjunction with available applied research information on intrinsic quality characteristics of the varieties, to evaluate general intrinsic crop quality characteristics and trends in production related to intrinsic quality characteristics. This information shall be disseminated as required by subsection (a)(2).