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Each ICRA is also charged with the responsibility of ensuring that new names are formally established (i.e. published in hard copy, with a description in a dated publication). Establishment in this context is an important concept since it is only after such publication that the name has precedence
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The ICRA system depends upon the co-operation of all involved with the creation and marketing of new plants. Normally, all that is required is the submission of the plant name and any other required data to the ICRA, and in most cases there is no direct cost to the applicant. Although an ICRA is
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Whilst the ICRA will ensure through its own publications that names are established, it is recommended that registrants should not necessarily rely on this and should also try to ensure that their new names are securely established as soon after registration as possible.
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Applicants must understand that registration will be refused if the name has been used before and should always await the ICRA's decision before implementing any marketing for the plant, the ICRA are not responsible for any losses incurred in this respect.
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The system is both voluntary, and non-statutory and it does not confer any legal protection over the name or the plant. Such protection has to be sought through statutory schemes such as
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KAVB, ICRA for all Bulbous, cormous and tuberous-rooted ornamental plants, excluding Dahlia, Lilium, Narcissus, Nerines and various Australian genera
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appoints and monitors all ICRAs. At present it recognizes over 70 ICRAs, ranging from societies focused on a specific
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RHS, ICRA for conifers, clematis, daffodils, dahlias, delphiniums, dianthus, lilies, orchids and rhododendrons
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entitled to charge a small fee to cover their costs, most provide this indispensable service without charge.
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It is not sufficient to release details onto the Internet, as that is not considered to be hard copy.
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for cultivars and cultivar groups within a defined denomination class (usually a
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Type of organization responsible for standardizing names of plant cultivars
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finally, notify the registrant of the success, or not, of the application.
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The ICRA system was established more 50 years ago, and operates under the
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validate that in all other respects it is in accord with the ICNCP,
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International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants
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Koninklijke Algemeene Vereniging voor Bloembollencultuur
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International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants
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