Bayer and CAAS to Collaborate on Research
November 7, 2008| |
Bayer CropScience has entered into a strategic partnership with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) for the development and global marketing of agricultural products. Bayer said that the products will be developed using the latest technologies in the areas of plant breeding, genetics, genomics and seed production. Zhai Huqu, president of the CAAS, and Michiel van Lookeren Capagne, head of research at BioScience, signed a memorandum of understanding in Ghent, Belgium earlier this week.
Joachim Schneider, Head of Bayer’s BioScience Business Unit, said: “By combining both parties' strengths, CAAS and Bayer CropScience will jointly develop advanced technologies that will improve farming productivity and enhance the quality of agriculture produce.” He further noted that the cooperation will enable Bayer to expand its seeds and traits business in China "in accordance with the long term plan for sustainable development of Chinese agriculture."
Read the press release at http://www.bayercropscience.com/BCSWeb/CropProtection.nsf/id/EN_20081104?Open&nw=y%20
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