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How the INVITE Project is Shaping the Future of Seed Testing in Europe – CPVO’s Cecile Collonier

In this interview, Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Cecile Collonier from the CPVO to discuss the groundbreaking INVITE project. With the project nearing its conclusion, Cecile shares the key achievements and how these innovations will benefit the entire seed sector.

The INVITE project, part of the Horizon 2020 initiative, was dedicated to advancing plant variety testing to support the introduction of new, resilient varieties in Europe. Cecile explains how collaboration among research institutes, breeders, and examination offices has led to new tools and protocols that will accelerate the development of high-performing crops. She also touches on the future of variety testing in Europe, potential regulatory changes, and what we can expect from CPVO in the coming years.

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