Bob Jarman worked at NIAB for over 25 years before leaving to establish Cambridge Botanic Services,
an independent organisation.
Together with his team, he can offer a wealth of unique botanical experience.
Contact UsCambridge Botanic Services offers advice, consultancy and technical support in all aspects of variety testing and trials for Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR), botanical sample identification and training.
We offer:
- Field and laboratory purification of material before submission to official tests and trials for Plant Breeders' Rights and National Listing.
- Advice on compliance with technical procedures and protocols (UK, CPVO, UPOV)
- Advice on applications to DEFRA
- Training staff in variety characters and variety identification for PBR and Certification, malting and trading
- Expertise in all species identification for farm support payments, planning consents, environmental monitoring and biodiversity assessments
- Forensic botany
Delays in achieving National Listing (NL) can incur huge costs in
lost revenue from Rights income and seed sales.
Cambridge Botanic Services will help minimise delays by offering practical advice so that your variety applications achieve the right standards for PBR and NL.
We can also offer support and advice through the full tests and trials process, including support for representations to NIAB and DEFRA, as well as direct representation on behalf of your company.
Our services are fully confidential and our advice specific to your own breeding strategies will strengthen your confidence in successful applications for PBR and NL.