# The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001, Paragraph 2: Satisfactory value for cultivation and use of component varieties of varietal associations

Extent: E+W+S+NI

(1) Where a variety is intended solely for use as a component of a varietal association the value of the variety for cultivation or use shall be regarded as satisfactory if compared to other varieties accepted in a GB Variety List the qualities of the varietal association taken as a whole offer, at least as far as production in any given region is concerned, a clear improvement either for cultivation or as regards the uses which can be made of the crops or the products derived from the crops resulting from the varietal association.
(2) Where other superior characteristics are present in the varietal association individual inferior characteristics in it may be disregarded.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3510/schedule/2/part/II/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/seeds-national-lists-of-varieties-regulations-2001/schedule-2/part-II/paragraph-2
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