1999 Tropical Trends

Within the monumental changes coming from biotechnology and the reaction of international markets, the Illinois Crop Improvement’s scope for OECD maize certification authority expanded beyond the State of Illinois and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. At the request of the OECD and the US Designated Authority, the Illinois Crop Improvement worked with the State of Hawaii on seed and certification procedures. In response to unique industry needs and concerns, the nations of Costa Rica and Barbados also leaned on Illinois Crop Improvement as the seed industry continued to globalize.