マダガスカルプロジェクト課題２「養分の吸収利用に優れた育種素材の開発」に参画するマティアス　ビスバ　主任研究員が、SATREPSマダガスカルプロ共同事業と品種登録に向けた最終評価のため、マダガスカルに出張しました。

In Madagascar I visited variety trials together with the Malagasy variety certification organization (SOC) to inspect our potential lowland rice varieties and it was agreed that two varieties fulfilled the requirements. I therefore proceeded to organize the variety release ceremony which was held on Nov 4 in the presence of the secretaries from the ministries of agriculture and science/education and more than 30 other distinguished guests. The event was covered by the local press in TV, newspapers, and online media. I furthermore organized the official seed production process with involved stakeholders (FOFIFA, JICA-PAPRIZ project, local farmers). At the off-season coastal site, I furthermore selected new breeding lines of a different breeding population.