Korean Center for Genetic Resources
October 30, 2009| |
The Rural Development Administration's (KDA) Centre of Excellence for International Cooperation and Training on Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) in Suwon, Korea was inaugurated with KDA Administrator Jae-Soo Kim and Bioversity International Director General Emile Frison gracing the ceremonies. "This centre will continue to share knowledge on PGR management and development of new variety and material for the experts from countries in the region to enhance the diversity of genetic resources," said Mr.Jae-Soo Kim.
The first activity of the centre was a 12-day international training programme for 15 participants on plant genetic resources and genebank management organized by RDA in collaboration with Bioversity International. The trainees come from 11 countries (Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Rep. Korea and Philippines).
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