Basmati Rice Patent Dispute

• US Corporate “Biopirates” Still Staking Claim on Basmati Rice  - Report on another biopiracy issue on Indian basmati rice, in addition to the concerns on patents on the herbicidal properties of the neem tree, Darjeeling tea and other products.
• US Firm Wins Patent for Basmati Rice Varieties  - News report on the awarding of basmati rice varietal patent to a Texan company, with a view for India to place a registration mechanism for its own varieties.