Pakistan Trains Graduates in Crop Genomics
A batch of 100 Pakistani agricultural graduates (Batch II) completed a six-month specialized training in crop breeding and genomics in China after arriving in July 2025, with a certificate ceremony at Southwest University of Science and Technology in Mianyang, Sichuan. The program covered CRISPR-Cas9, precision agriculture tools, molecular breeding, smart-agriculture automation, and AI/big-data applications, aiming to modernize Pakistan’s agricultural research and strengthen food security.
Key Points
- 1Graduated 100 Pakistani agricultural graduates after six-month crop breeding and genomics training in China
- 2Strengthened bilateral capacity by teaching CRISPR, precision-agriculture, AI, and molecular breeding techniques
- 3Enabled Pakistani institutions to apply modern tools for improved productivity and food-security research
Scoring Rationale
Official, practical capacity-building program with technical training; limited novelty and primarily regional scope reducing broader relevance.
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