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Beijing, December 4, 2007.
Darshan Brar (center) from IRRI receives the Outstanding Scientist award. Dr. Brar received the award for his significant contributions in broadening the gene pool of cultivated rice. His achievements have enabled the transfer of disease and insect resistant genes from wild species into cutivated rice. Former Minister of Agriculture He Kang (far left), CGIAR Chair Kathy Sierra (second from left) and Vice Minister of Agriculture Niu Dun (far right) present the award. |
