Vietnamese and Japanese scientists have agreed to study genetically
modified cassava to produce a high-yield variety, helping reduce soil
erosion or depletion in cassava-growing areas.
A document to this
effect was signed in the Japanese city of Yokohama on May 22
between representatives of the Japan Institute of Physical and Chemical
Research and the Vietnam Institute of Agricultural Genetics.
Addressing the signing ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien
Nhan said that he hopes the project will be a success to pave the way
for future agricultural cooperation between the countries.
In the coming time, a joint laboratory will be set up in Vietnam to
facilitate both countries’ scientists to strengthen cooperation in
research.-VNA