Jan 27, 2017 | Frequently-asked questions
The membership cycle is from January 1 to December 31 for smoother execution of HRDC plans and priorities; however, if a new member wishes to join mid-year through, then HRDC would consider it on a case-to-case basis.
Jan 27, 2017 | Frequently-asked questions
The HRDC Advisory Committee (AC) serves as an apex committee for HRDC in its advisory role. The AC is composed of three private sector members, two public sector members, and two IRRI representatives plus the HRDC coordinator. The Advisory Committee is chaired by the...
Jan 27, 2017 | Frequently-asked questions
HRDC directly benefits from IRRI’s expertise and assets, including the genebank and its network of breeding sites. In consultation with the HRDC Advisory Committee, IRRI maintains interaction between HRDC programs and other relevant IRRI programs.
Jan 27, 2017 | Frequently-asked questions
HRDC plans, priorities, and deliverables are driven by the needs of all members and countries. Moving forward, HRDC will focus on delivering high-value upstream material (segregating population) and fixed parental lines. However HRDC may continue to develop hybrids if...
Jan 27, 2017 | Frequently-asked questions
Active members are eligible to receive new elite parental lines (A and R lines for testing; A, B, and R lines for commercial licenses). In 2016, HRDC shared 12 A lines and 15 R lines. In addition to these A and R lines, F2 seeds of select R/R and B/B crosses will be...
Jan 27, 2017 | Frequently-asked questions
HRDC proposes an integrated approach to enhance the value of the available pool of A lines. HRDC will first provide A lines for research and breeding purposes. Members are encouraged to share their results with HRDC on the performance of these lines. For a second...
