Dow and Victorian Government Ink Biotech Agreement
February 26, 2010| |
Dow Agrosciences and the Victorian Government announced in a press release that they have signed a research and collaboration agreement in the field of biotechnology. "Agricultural biotechnology offers a tremendous potential to develop new varieties of crops that have drought tolerance, improved yields, disease tolerance and enriched human health benefits to list just some of the potential of this science," says Victoria's Premier John Brumby. Brumby notes that the agreement further builds on Victoria's biotechnology reputation and will assist Victorian farmers to meet the growing global demand for food. "Through this agreement, Dow will expand their work and therefore our research capability, specifically in the fields of biomass and yield enhancement, agronomic enhancement and modification of food, feed, fiber and oils characteristics in crops," says Brumby.
The press release is available at http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/about-us/news-and-events/news/media-release-listing
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