The International Workshop on “I’m a Plant Breeder” was organized by the Biology education department with the Partner University Sultan Zain-Al-Abidin University in Malaysia on Nov 18, from 3:00 am – to 5:00, the workshop took place online through zoom which helped other people to participate and join the workshop from different places. the opening ceremony was held by Dr.Salmah Mohamed at the university Sultan Zain Abidin then followed by an introduction to the event and the national anthem of both countries. Dr. John Tang Yew Huat, Dean Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Terengganu, Malaysia, Sultan Zain-Al-Abidin University gave a welcome speech, and another welcome speech by Mr. Harmand H. Ali, Head of Biology Department, Tishk International University. The speaker was Mr. German Mingramm Yarza- Green world Genetics Sdn.Bhd. and the titles of the workshop
are
1: I’m a Plant Breeder, and Why I became.
2: Plant Breeding challenges and advancements.
More than 60 participants participated and enjoyed the workshop, the aim of this workshop was to discuss the plant breading history, to know plant breading impacts on human life, get an idea about the modern plant breeding techniques, also to discuss how plant breeding is crucial in developing plant resistance to diseases and different environmental threats.
at the end Mr.Harnmand Ali thanked all the participants and speakers.
