Community progress in biotechnology and its implications in the agricultural and agroindustrial sectors
Participants at the event include le Chambre Regionale d'Agriculture de Picardie, le Biopole Vegetal, le Centre de Valorization des Glucides et des Produits Naturels, and le Laboratoire Androgenese et Biotechnologie de l'Universite de Picardie.
The inauguration will include a presentation by Mr Bellardinelli of DG XIII/D-2 (Dissemination of Scientific and Technical Knowledge Unit). His subject will be the Commission's VALUE programme for the dissemination and utilization of knowledge resulting from the specific programmes of Community research and technological development (19921994).
Distinguished University and Research Institute speakers will cover a wide variety of subjects including computer-controlled biotechnology, genetic transformation and regeneration of in vitro cultured plants, the production and utilization of value added fibres, biogas from potatoes, beet virus control and waste water from sugar refining.
Queries on Commission involvement in RTD events may be addressed to:
Commission of the European Communities
Dissemination of Scientific and Technical Knowledge Unit
DG XIII/D-2
RTD Help Desk
Jean Monnet building
L-2920 Luxembourg
Tel. +352-430133161; Fax +352-430132084
For AIRE information or registration details:
Chambre Regionale d'Agriculture de Picardie
18 bis rue A. Dumas
F-80096 Amiens Cedex 3
Tel. +33-22-336933; Fax +33-22-336929