
Article 1 
Community comparative trials and tests shall be carried out in 2005 on propagating and planting material of Fragaria x ananassa Duch.
The eligible costs as well as the maximum Community financial contribution for the trials and tests for 2005 shall be as set out in the Annex.
The details of the trials and tests are set out in the Annex.
Article 2 
In so far as propagating and planting material of the plants of Fragaria x ananassa Duch. is usually reproduced or marketed in their territories, the Member States shall take samples of this material and make it available to the Commission.
The Member States shall cooperate for technical aspects such as the sampling and inspections related to carrying out tests and trials.
Article 3 
The maximum Community financial contribution corresponding to 80 % of the eligible costs of a trial or test continued on this basis shall not exceed the amount specified in the Annex.
Article 4 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 December 2004.
For the Commission
Markos KYPRIANOU
Member of the Commission
ANNEX
Species Number of samples Conditions to be assessed Responsible body Eligible costs (EUR) Maximum Community financial contribution (equivalent to 80 % of the eligible costs) (EUR)
Fragaria x ananassa Duch. 120 Varietal identity and purityPlant health (field)Plant health (laboratory) BSA Hannover (D) 24 650 19 720
TOTAL COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION 19 720