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| BioAsia 2007 Thailand will host BioAsia 2007, the first international trade exhibition and conference for biotechnology in Bangkok from November 7 to 9, 2007 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), expecting the biggest convergence of biotech enthusiasts in food, agriculture, health, industrial and environmental sectors from all over all the world. Highlights of the event include: The 6th Asian Crop Science Association Conference which brings together agricultural scientists in the region to share research experiences with the theme Technology for Self-Sufficient Agriculture in Asia; and The 2nd International Conference on Rice for the Future which emphasizes rice as a designer crop for healthier products. These conference and exhibition will cover a wide range of researches from breeding, genomics in human nutrition and health. The event is being set up to be the perfect venue for building networks and strategic alliances. It is a forum to meet and exchange information among researchers, industrialists and policy makers in biotechnology industry. Furthermore, it is Thailand's benchmark against other Asian countries on bio-based economy development. Thailand with its strategic location and its bounty of as much as 10% of the world's global biodiversity recognized the significant importance in achieving the needed enhancements in productivity in agriculture and food sector of its economy. With a big help from Biotechnology, Thailand maintains its position as the world leader in production and export agricultural products. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Exhibition News :: home page |