Requests for plant material

For all plant material requests, the applicant must abide by current French, European, and international regulations.

Requests for grapevine varieties must be addressed in writing (collection.vigne@inrae.fr) to the Grapevine BRC manager before November 30th, for a shipment during the winter.

The request should state:

• The recipient’s business name and the intended use of the plant material
• The name of the requested varieties/species
• The quantity (number of buds) requested for each variety/species
• Full address for shipping and invoicing
• Type of shipment requested

Any plant material transfer requires the previous signature of a “Material Transfer Agreement” (MTA) by both parties (contact us). Varieties are usually sent as 45-cm long hardwood cuttings (non-grafted), in the “experimental” category. As such, the material has been clearly identified, but not subjected to any selection.
In some cases, a financial contribution towards maintenance and shipping costs may be sought.