Do I have to make payments if I release a variety containing IRRI germplasm?
No. The Treaty is designed to facilitate the exchange of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture and the use of those resources for further breeding and research. Releasing a new variety developed from IRRI germplasm will not trigger mandatory payments, unless you commercialize a new variety developed from Annex 1 germplasm and you restrict its availability for further research and breeding e.g. through some forms of patenting.
