Thai Agriculture Minister Orders Urgent Review of Basil Patent Application
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Agriculture Minister Surayud Juangroongruangkit has directed the Department of Agricultural Extension to conduct an urgent legal review of a patent application submitted by CP Ram Co., Ltd. for four new varieties of basil leaves. The minister stated that the review must be completed within one week to protect the interests of farmers and local consumers who rely on these plants for consumption. While acknowledging the company's research, the minister emphasized that any outcome must not negatively impact the rights of existing farmers or the public availability of the crop.
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