College of Agricultural Sciences

Varietal Release Committee

Variety Release Committee Responsibilities -
The primary responsibility of the Variety Release Committee is to review cultivar and germplasm release proposals, including both Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES) proposals and joint release proposals from cooperating agencies or states, and to make appropriate recommendations to the Director of the OAES. Additionally, the Committee will review related policy and procedural matters.

Variety Release Committee Organization-
The Committee will consist of six members, each to serve 5-year renewable terms.  Committee members will be appointed by the Director of the OAES.  One member will be elected Chairperson for a 5-year renewable term.   The Chairperson will be a voting member and will be responsible for circulating proposals, calling and conducting meetings, and reporting Committee recommendations to the OAES.

Release Procedures & Templates

• Oregon


• Tri-state

PVP

MTA

Licensing procedures