The 19th Steering Committee Meeting of the Asia- Pacific Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology and Bioresources (APCoAB) was held on May 28, 2018 at Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. During the occasion the Chairman of the Steering Committee Dr Yusuf Zafar, emphasized the importance of agricultural biotechnology and bioresources and gave a brief account of status of biotech crops grown in Asian countries. Dr Chung-Hsiu Hung, the Vice Chairman, expressed his satisfaction on the progress made under APCoAB and assured COA Taiwan’s continued financial support to biotechnology and bioresources activities in Asia-Pacific countries. The Coordinator Dr Rishi Tyagi, presented report on actions taken, progress made,
revised work plan and audited financial statement of APCoAB.
The Chairman, Vice Chairman and all the members appreciated the progress and provided suggestions forfurther improvement. The meeting was attended by 18 participants including special invitees and observers.
