Which plants native to India have been either patented or have had attempts made by Western nations to patent them for their utilization?

All of the above

a-Turmeric

b-Basmati rice 

c-Neem

d-All of the above is the correct option .

Basmati rice has been mentioned in ancient texts, folklore, and poetry, underscoring its centuries-old cultivation and cultural significance. However, in 1997, an American company acquired patent rights for Basmati rice through the US Patent and Trademark Office. This allowed the company to market a "new" variety of Basmati in the US and other countries .

This ‘new’ variety of Basmati had actually been derived from Indian farmer’s varieties. Indian Basmati was crossed with semi-dwarf varieties and claimed as an invention or a novelty. The patent extends to functional equivalents, implying that other people selling Basmati rice could be restricted by the patent.

Numerous attempds have been made to patent various applications, products, and procedures derived from Indian traditional herbal medicines, such as turmeric and neem. If we fail to be watchful and promptly address these patent applications, other countries or individuals could exploit our valuable heritage, leaving us with limited recourse to take action against it.