| The Foundation for Research, Science & Technology is the main science funding agency for new Zealand. It invests approximately €250 million a year in science and technology research on behalf of the New Zealand Government. The investments cover a range of areas that support New Zealand’s economy, environment and society. A key area is research into solving the productivity, sustainability, product quality and market access challenges that face New Zealand’s bio-economy. From forage development for the pastoral livestock production to quality-enhanced fruit, vegetable and forestry varieties, plant molecular science is a important component of this research and covers a range of activities including genetics, genomics and use of this information in biological systems. |
