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Webinar-2 on Applications of Gene Editing in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Asia-Pacific Region

Webinar-2 on Applications of Gene Editing in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Asia-Pacific Region
Webinar-2 on Applications of Gene Editing in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Asia-Pacific Region

Webinar 2 on Applications of Gene Editing in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Asia-Pacific Region will be organized by The Asia and Pacific Seed Association on 04 August 2021 (Timing: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm ICT (GMT+7) in virtual format.

The 2nd webinar will take place over the course of 3-days and will cover key aspects, include presentations by subject specific experts and followed by panel discussion.

Purpose of Webinar:

  • Applications of gene-editing to advance agricultural sustainability and nutrition security is receiving significant interest, with a rich pipeline of gene edited plants being developed by public and private sector organizations across the Asian continent.

  • In anticipation of large-scale commercialization of gene-edited plants, important regional consultations have been convened to identify and address associated policy and regulatory issues. There is a clear need for science-based, predictable and proportionate regulations to encourage innovations in gene editing.

  • It has also been highlighted that the harmonization of approaches within the Asia-Pacific region is important for collaboration in research, capacity development, regulation, and trade.

For Other Details, Please Contact:

Event Name: Webinar-2 on Applications of Gene Editing in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Asia-Pacific Region
Website: https://web.apsaseed.org/
Date: 04 August 2021

The Asia and Pacific Seed Association

Address: 7th Floor Institute of Food Research and Product Development
Kasetsart University, Ladyao Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900 Thailand
Mobile: +66-29405464
Email: apsa@apsaseed.org

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