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Definitions.- In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) “Appellate Authority” means the Director of Horticulture, Himachal Pradesh, appointed by the State Government; (b) “bud wood bank” means earmarked progeny trees and fruit trees maintained for taking scion wood or any other propagule for further multiplication in the nursery; (c) “competent authority” means an authority appointed by the State Government, by notification, to perform the functions under this Act; (d) “designated agency” for the purpose of sections 10, 13 and 16 means Dr. Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan; (e) “Director” means the Director of Horticulture, Himachal Pradesh; (f) “hardened” means tissue culture raised plants adapted to outdoor conditions; (g) “farmer’s variety” means a variety which has been cultivated and evolved by the farmer in his field;