6. Conclusion
The open source paradigm as applied to agricultural practices has the potential to compensate farmers for contributing to the growth of plant resources, and may serve as information resources for farming communities [87]. While this article discusses the complexity of IPRs in agricultural biotechnology, it also mentions the potential benefit and impact of open source in agricultural and biotechnology development. Addressing the three research questions posed in a systematic way provided insight into the development of open source biotechnology in developing countries.