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EUROPEAN-SEED.COM I EUROPEAN SEED I 39 International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants UPOV OAPI can take over the results and the examination will be based on such results. OAPI determines the pratical conditions for the DUS examination. The UPOV guidelines are used by the DUS examiners. The technical examination of the DUS is carried out by a specialised agency. THE FUTURE Our goal is to provide the best seed quality to users and improve yields says Gazaro. OAPI is developing programs with policymakers and research centers to stimulate local breeding activities. The main crops targeted are cereals cotton cocoa coffee vegetable crops beans and soybeans potato and a variety of fruits. Moving into the future OAPI plans to promote its plant variety protection system in international forums and the media adds Gazaro. For more information on OAPI its procedures representatives and how to apply for variety protection visit www.oapi. int phone its head office at 237 22 20 57 00 or email oapioapi.int. OAPI REPRESENTS 17 MEMBER STATES ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.