Iran-Philippines International Virtual Symposium on Agricultural Nanotechnology

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Agriculture Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII) and Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) held a two days virtual science symposium on agricultural nanotechnology on 18-19 November 2021. In partnership with Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council (INIC), Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), and Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The symposium aims to initiate and expand scientific collaboration between Iran and the Philippines with the following objectives:

• promote study and exchange of information on agricultural nanotechnology between Iran and the Philippines
• create new horizons for interaction among public and private sectors who are active in the agricultural nanotechnology fields in Iran and the Philippines
• assess and expand Iran and the Philippines’ cooperation in the agricultural nanotechnology
• provide a platform to introduce small, medium enterprises (SMEs) and knowledge-based companies from agricultural nanotechnology fields to investors and financial and funding organizations

The forum was opened by Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, Executive Director, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD)- Philippines. He said that the symposium aims to study and exchange information on agricultural nanotechnology, explore the role of public and private sectors in the agricultural nanotechnology fields, assess and expand Iran-Philippines cooperation in agricultural nanotechnology, and provide a platform to introduce SMEs and knowledge-based companies in the said field to potential investors.

Opening remarks were also delivered by Dr. Mojtaba Khayam Nekouei, Deputy Minister and Head, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization of Iran. He welcomed the audience and said that Iran has great potential in the field of agriculture and nanotechnology. He emphasized and appreciated of working together in the field of science, technology and agriculture for benefits of both the countries.

President ECO Science Foundation, Prof. Manzoor H. Soomro delivered an inspirational message during the forum and appreciated the organizers for highlighting the importance of Nanotechnology specially in the field of Agriculture. He said that Nanotechnology certainly has a great potential in enhancement of Precision and Smart Agriculture through diverse smart tools, and improvement of food security on the global level. Nanotechnology can help increase the soil fertility through precise delivery of nutrients via nano-fertilizers and nano-biofertilizers, it can enhance the plant protection against pests, weeds, and microbial pathogens. Nanotechnology can also reinforce the plant tolerance against stresses. In the end Prof. Soomro thanked the organizers for inviting him in the forum and assured his full support in the ECO region.

The recording of the symposium can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/180956890886738/videos/678179763143898