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is the only organization that represents the interests of the whole
entire plant breeding industry; |
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represents commercial plant breeders from different genetic disciplines
with a unified position; |
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provides opportunity to discuss and evolve common interests and
concerns; |
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has the ability to develop position papers as a diverse industry
group; |
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promotes and improves interest in plant breeding; |
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encourages and supports students of plant breeding; |
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insures interests of commercial companies in the protection of germplasm
and intellectual property; |
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is a strong voice for key issues that are listened to both domestically
and internationally; |
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fosters communication with public and private research; |
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recognizes and rewards individual achievements; |
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promotes high standards in plant breeding, and |
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supports strong intellectual property rights. |
Membership in NCCPB not only allows plant breeding companies to stay
abreast of key issues that affect industry, but also to have input on
the outcome of those issues.
