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  "long_title": "This Scheme supersedes the Plant Breeders' Rights (Trees, Shrubs and Woody Climbers) Scheme 1969 as amended. It prescribes the varieties of trees, shrubs and woody climbers, which belong to the genera or species which are specified in column 1 of the Schedule, in respect of which grants of plant breeders' rights may be made and also prescribes the periods of years, which are specified in column 2 of the Schedule, as those during which the rights may be exercised.",
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