Quantitative characteristics: (i) scale: to provide example varieties for at least three states of expression (e.g. (3), (5) “1-9” and (7)), although, in exceptional cases, example varieties for only two states of expression may be accepted; (ii) / / scales: to provide example varieties for at least two states of expression. “1-5” “1-4” “1-3” Pseudo-qualitative characteristics: to provide a set of example varieties to cover the different types of variation within the range of expression of the characteristics. 2.5 Regional sets of example varieties 2.5.1 Basis for regional sets of example varieties UPOV Test Guidelines need to cover all the different countries, regions and environments where the DUS examinations are conducted and, as far as possible, they provide universal sets of example varieties in order to maximize harmonization of variety descriptions. However, the regional adaptation of varieties in some genera and species may mean that it is inappropriate to seek to harmonize variety descriptions on a global basis and, therefore, inappropriate to seek to develop a universal set of example varieties. Nevertheless, in such cases, regional harmonization is important and is facilitated by providing regional sets of example varieties as summarized in Flow Diagram 2 in section 3.4. The rationale for identifying regional types will be explained in the Test Guidelines and, where appropriate, correlation between the different regional sets of example varieties may be established. 2.5.2 Procedure for developing regional sets For the purposes of developing regional sets of example varieties for Test Guidelines: (a) a should be comprised of more than one country; “region” (b) the TWP responsible for the Test Guidelines should decide on the need and determine the on which the region would be established for a regional set of example varieties; (c) the procedure for the development of sets of example varieties for a region would be determined by the TWP concerned and could, for example, be coordinated by a leading expert for the region concerned; and (d) example varieties would need to be agreed by all UPOV members in the region concerned.
Quantitative characteristics: (i) “1-9” scale: to provide example varieties for at least three states of expression (e.g. (3), (5) and (7)), although, in exceptional cases, example varieties for only two states of expression may be accepted; (ii) “1-5” / “1-4” / “1-3” scales: to provide example varieties for at least two states of expression. Pseudo-qualitative characteristics: to provide a set of example varieties to cover the different types of variation within the range of expression of the characteristics. 2.5 Regional sets of example varieties 2.5.1 Basis for regional sets of example varieties UPOV Test Guidelines need to cover all the different countries, regions and environments where the DUS examinations are conducted and, as far as possible, they provide universal sets of example varieties in order to maximize harmonization of variety descriptions. However, the regional adaptation of varieties in some genera and species may mean that it is inappropriate to seek to harmonize variety descriptions on a global basis and, therefore, inappropriate to seek to develop a universal set of example varieties. Nevertheless, in such cases, regional harmonization is important and is facilitated by providing regional sets of example varieties as summarized in Flow Diagram 2 in section 3.4. The rationale for identifying regional types will be explained in the Test Guidelines and, where appropriate, correlation between the different regional sets of example varieties may be established. 2.5.2 Procedure for developing regional sets For the purposes of developing regional sets of example varieties for Test Guidelines: (a) a “region” should be comprised of more than one country; (b) the TWP responsible for the Test Guidelines should decide on the need and determine the on which the region would be established for a regional set of example varieties; (c) the procedure for the development of sets of example varieties for a region would be determined by the TWP concerned and could, for example, be coordinated by a leading expert for the region concerned; and (d) example varieties would need to be agreed by all UPOV members in the region concerned.
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