If I am working on developing a new variety using germplasm obtained from IRRI under an SMTA, do I have to make my breeder’s lines available to others?
No. That is the whole point of the idea of PGRFA under Development. PGRFA under Development does not have to be made available during the period of its development. It is up to you, in your own discretion, to decide whether or not you should make it available, or when the period of development is finished. But if you do make it available, you must do so under the SMTA, although you may make the transfer subject to additional conditions, including the payment of monetary consideration.
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- Do I have to make payments if I release a variety containing IRRI germplasm received with an SMTA?
