News
Naktuinbouw takes the next step in digitalisation: certificates available digitally as standard
30 oktober 2026
From 1 January 2027, Naktuinbouw will no longer provide printed certificates free of charge. With this change, we are...
As of December 1, PCR tests will replace ELISA tests for various floricultural crops
30 oktober 2026
From 1 December 2026, we will introduce the PCR test method to replace the ELISA for the crops in the families...
Proposed fees Board for Plant Varieties 2027
28 oktober 2026
The fees of the Board for Plant Varieties are determined annually by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food...
Import of potato material from ten countries possible for molecular identity analysis
27 oktober 2026
From now on, Naktuinbouw is granted to import potato material for research from ten countries outside the European...
As of October 1, new version price list Naktuinbouw Laboratories
1 oktober 2026
The test portfolio of Naktuinbouw Laboratories changes continuously. We develop new tests, change existing tests or...
Submission conditions courgette and various cabbage crops revised again
25 september 2026
In August, we published new submission conditions for applications for the grant of Plant Breeders’ Rights and/or...
PVP Toolbox Program 2027 open for applications
23 september 2026
Is your organization looking to develop or strengthen PVP systems through capacity building, training or knowledge...
New PCR tests for viruses in Chrysanthemum and other ornamental crops
16 september 2026
As of 1 September, we can use PCR testing to determine the presence or absence of specific viruses in, among other...
Harmonization of CPVO Technical Questionnaires (TQs)
31 augustus 2026
Naktuinbouw has been working with CPVO for some time on the harmonization of Technical Questionnaires (TQs). The...
New PCR tests for Crassulaceae viruses and necroviruses in ornamental crops
17 juli 2026
From now on, we can test for the presence or absence of Kalanchoe mosaic virus (KMV), Kalanchoe latent virus complex...
CPVO audit for re-accreditation
6 juli 2026
Identity & Variety Testing was recently audited by the Community Plant Variety Office. This audit focused on the...
New version of the Naktuinbouw Testing & Analysis Price List from July 1
1 juli 2026
We develop new tests, change existing tests or stop performing certain tests. That is why we regularly publish a new...
National Crisis Exercise on Q organisms in tree nursery production
23 juni 2026
Imagine this: the Japanese beetle has been found somewhere. How can the crisis then be managed? On Friday 19 June,...
Armenian delegation visits Naktuinbouw
19 juni 2026
From 8 until 12 of June Naktuinbouw welcomed a delegation from Armenia for a study visit focused on DUS...
Change in procedure for incomplete or unclear test requests
9 juni 2026
From 1 October 2026, an adjusted procedure will apply to samples submitted to our laboratory without a complete or...
New application form for variety listing and plant breeders’ rights
5 juni 2026
A new version of the application form for variety listing and the granting of Plant Breeders’ Rights in the...
Sale: Woody Plants Name list and Perennials Name List
27 mei 2026
From June 1st, you can purchase the Woody Plants and Perennials Name Lists (2021-2025 edition) with a 40% discount.
Submission of Photos with the Application for a Vegetable Variety
13 april 2026
To apply for listing and/or plant breeders’ rights for a vegetable variety, a Technical Questionnaire (TQ) must be...
New SE-PCR tests for Tomato, Pepper and Cucurbitacea
8 april 2026
We are introducing a new real-time RT-PCR to test the presence or absence of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus...
TAIEX mission in Guatemala: steps toward modern Plant Breeders’ Rights and UPOV membership
3 april 2026
From 16 to 20 March, the TAIEX INTPA expert mission on Plant Variety Protection (PVP) and the UPOV system took place...
Annual Report: Our work in 2025
18 maart 2026
Curious about what we did in 2025? The highlights of the past year are ready for you in our online annual report.
International Ralstonia experts gather for the 8th International Bacterial Wilt Symposium
4 maart 2026
From 22 to 26 March, the 8th International Bacterial Wilt Symposium (8th IBWS2026) will take place in Wageningen....
International Results 2025: Strengthening PVP and DUS Systems Worldwide
6 februari 2026
In 2025, Naktuinbouw worked extensively with countries around the world to strengthen plant breeders’ rights systems...
Modification submission requirements French bean (dwarf and climbing beans)
14 januari 2026
We are moving forward the application form submission deadline and the seed sample submission deadline by one month....