Minister says basil variety rights do not stop Thais growing it at home

Thailand’s Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit reassured the public that plant variety protection granted to a private company for four holy basil varieties does not prevent Thais from growing or eating the herb. The issue gained attention after BIOTHAI, a non-profit organisation, reported that food manufacturer CPRAM had secured plant variety protection for four … The story Minister says basil variety rights do not stop Thais growing it at home as seen on Thaiger News .