BIOVEGEN participated on the past 20th in the “Reflection Day on the experiences and challenges of fruit genetic improvement in Chile”, organized by the Chilean consortium Biofrutales with the aim of sharing the experiences and challenges of fruit genetic improvement in Chile.
Biofrutales is a Chilean technological consortium that manages the development of R&D projects with the purpose of generating new and better fruit varieties for Chile and the world. In order to raise awareness within the Chilean R&D+i ecosystem about the importance of fruit genetic improvement, this event was organized, which included international stakeholders from the sector. The event began with a welcome by the ministers of agriculture and science of Chile, the vice president of CORFO, and the president of Biofrutales. The Spanish Institute of Vine and Wine (ICVV-CSIC) and BIOVEGEN showcased the plant acquisition activities managed by each entity, highlighting the relevance of innovation in the current context.