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Frank Shotkoski, Ph.D. is the Director of the Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project II (ABSPII) at Cornell University where he is directing a USAID funded project that has a mandate to commercialize bioengineered trait based crops for developing countries in Africa and Asia.
Before joining Cornell University, Frank worked as the Global Cotton Traits Technical Manager with Novartis and later Syngenta from 1998-2004 where he built a cotton biotechnology program that resulted in the development of trait-based product using the insecticidal protein Vip3A (VipCotTM).
Prior to Syngenta, Frank held the positions of Research Associate and Research Fellow at the University of Washington’s Department of Medical Genetics. In these positions, he conducted research on human gene therapy applications with an emphasis on developing gene-based therapies for treatment of patients with hematopoietic diseases such a sickle cell anemia and b-thalasemia.
Frank Shotkoski earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Entomology from the University of Minnesota in 1992 and Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska in 1988 and 1984, respectively. He has received additional training in numerous professional project management and business development programs.
He is the author of many referred publications, numerous abstracts and several book chapters. Frank is a senior level biotechnology project and business development professional specializing in product development and commercialization of genetically engineered trait-based crop products. His expertise stems from 20 years of academic and industrial experience in both medical and agricultural biotechnology.
Agribiotech & SEED Markets Jakarta Speaker
Day 1 – Tuesday, Oct 12
15:05 Agriculture Biotechnology : A Road Map to Commercialization
Agribiotech & SEED Markets conference analyses technology innovations in the global crop protection and agri-biotech industries to increase crop yields, and assess the latest regulatory frameworks to strengthen sustainable agriculture. To find more about AgriBiotech & Seed Markets in Jakarta from Oct 12 to 13, 2010, please visit http://www.worldgrainstrade.com/agribiotech
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Randy A. Hautea is the Global Coordinator of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA). He also has been the Director of the ISAAA SoutheastAsia Center since 1998.
Prior to joining ISAAA, he served as Director of the Institute of Plant Breeding, University of the Philippines Los Baños.
Dr. Hautea completed his Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Cornell University, and his M.Sc. and B.S. degrees in Agronomy and Plant Breeding from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. He was also a Visiting Scientist in Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota.
Agribiotech & SEED Markets Jakarta Speaker
Day 1 – Tuesday, Oct 12
14:05 Global Commercialization of Crop Biotech and its Prospects for Food, Feed and Biofuel
Agribiotech & SEED Markets conference analyses technology innovations in the global crop protection and agri-biotech industries to increase crop yields, and assess the latest regulatory frameworks to strengthen sustainable agriculture. To find more about AgriBiotech & Seed Markets in Jakarta from Oct 12 to 13, 2010, please visit http://www.worldgrainstrade.com/agribiotech
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Orachos Napasintuwong received a bachelor degree in biotechnology from Mahidol University, Thailand in 1995, and completed a MBA from Louisiana State University, and a Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics from University of Florida in 2004.
She currently is a lecturer at Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Kasetsart University in Bangkok, and teaches classes in economics of biotechnology, production economics and international agricultural trade.
Her current research includes impact assessment of GM crops in Thailand, farmer acceptance of GM papaya, and consumer willingness to pay for GM information on soymilk labeling.
Agribiotech & SEED Markets Jakarta Speaker
Day 1 – Tuesday, Oct 12
10:00 Hybrid Maize Seed
Agribiotech & SEED Markets conference analyses technology innovations in the global crop protection and agri-biotech industries to increase crop yields, and assess the latest regulatory frameworks to strengthen sustainable agriculture. To find more about AgriBiotech & Seed Markets in Jakarta from Oct 12 to 13, 2010, please visit http://www.worldgrainstrade.com/agribiotech
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Gautam Sirur is a founder-director of Cropnosis, with Dr Kin Cheung – legal inheritors of Agrochemical Service and Monitor from Wood Mackenzie since 2003. He is responsible for consultancy on strategic issues for clients’ products and markets.
Prior to WM, he has over 25 years industry experience in: Regional and global operations; business development, product management, market intelligence, hybrid seed production – cotton, maize, sorghum, Global Consulting : Europe, USA, Japan, UK, Canada, Middle-East, India and Africa for crop protection, seeds & biotechnology. Research and consulting to investment banks and CP industry.
Mr Gautam Sirur obtained his Post-graduate degrees in Agricultural Science, Mathematical Biology and training in Financial Analysis.
Agribiotech & SEED Markets Jakarta Speaker
Day 1 – Tuesday, Oct 12
09:00 Global Seed Market Outlook
Agribiotech & SEED Markets conference analyses technology innovations in the global crop protection and agri-biotech industries to increase crop yields, and assess the latest regulatory frameworks to strengthen sustainable agriculture. To find more about AgriBiotech & Seed Markets in Jakarta from Oct 12 to 13, 2010, please visit http://www.worldgrainstrade.com/agribiotech
Posted by admin on July 22, 2010
The average yield per rai of Thai rice is 450 kilogrammes per rai, far behind its arch-rival Vietnam, which is reported to have 750 kg.
While climate is uncontrollable and improvements to the irrigation system require a large long-term investment, the Agriculture Ministry has encouraged farmers to use better seed to improve performance. The amount of quality seed produced now for commercial sale is paltry.
Now CP Group and Bayer Group are ready to launch hybrid rice seeds after years in research, development and trials.
Source: http://www.bangkokpost.com/print/38572/
Will use of hybrid rice seeds assure higher yield?
That’s just one of the key concerns that Agribiotech & SEED markets meet on 12-13 October in Jakarta will explore.
For that reason, among the invited speakers is the Global Head of Rice Seed and Traits from Bayer CropScience, to talk about the current status, development and trend of hybrid rice seed.
Click here for an updated version of the preliminary agenda.
Those interested to participate in the conference are invited to submit their registrations via our online form by clicking here while those keen on exploring sponsorship or media partnership packages can write to Grace at grace@cmtsp.com.sg with their proposals.
