KFRI director Kannan C.S. Warrier appointed as chairperson of task force committee on Kumizh tree
Kannan C.S. Warrier, director of the Kerala Forest Research Institute, has been appointed to lead a task force for developing DUS testing guidelines for the Kumizh tree. These standards aim to protect plant varieties and ensure quality for industrial and agricultural use.
Why it matters
Standardizing plant variety testing is crucial for intellectual property protection and improving agricultural yields for farmers.
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Authority, under the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has appointed Kannan C.S. Warrier, director, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, as the chairperson of the task force committee to develop DUS testing guidelines for ‘Kumizh’ tree.
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