Abidi’s keynote address in Costa Rica centered on the microplastics problem and the use of cellulose and guar biopolymers to produce alternative materials such as bioplastics and packaging materials.
‘The ability of plants to survive extreme environmental conditions is impressive, and the study of genomes could provide key clues about the molecular signatures associated with these adaptations.’
‘Our partnership with BASF has supported world-class agricultural research in a truly staggering range of areas, including crop genetics, precision agriculture and natural fiber characterization.’