Profile of Submissions
4. A total of 36 submissions were received (see Appendix 1 ). There were 21 submissions made by plant variety right holders or their licensees, and by sellers of protected varieties such as seed merchants or nursery owners ("PVR owners and supporters"). Only one submission came from a group that could be described as representing users of protected varieties.
5. Twelve submissions came from groups or individuals concerned about the environmental and social effects of the granting of plant variety rights ("environmental groups"). These submissions also expressed sympathy with Māori concerns regarding the granting of plant variety rights over indigenous flora. Two submissions were received from Māori groups.
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