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9 April 2020AfricaSarah Morgan

Plant breeders facing ‘critical situation’ ask nations for support

The  International Community of Breeders of Asexually Reproduced Ornamental and Fruit Varieties (CIOPORA) has implored countries to implement support measures for breeders amid the pandemic.

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