{"id":33647,"date":"2025-06-16T16:49:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/?p=33647"},"modified":"2025-06-16T17:30:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T10:30:25","slug":"opening-cassava-forum-2025-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/en\/opening-cassava-forum-2025-en\/","title":{"rendered":"KMUTT-NSTDA and Partners Rally Global Collaboration for Sustainable Cassava Industry at International Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Bangkok, June 16, 2025<\/em> – Thailand\u2019s leadership in the global cassava industry took center stage at the Global Cassava Sustainability Forum 2025, held today at Pullman Bangkok King Power. Co-hosted by King Mongkut\u2019s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), the event gathered international experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to strengthen global networks in sustainable agri-business, using cassava as a model value chain. The forum is part of Thailand\u2019s Reinventing University Initiative, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), which aims to enhance Thai universities\u2019 global competitiveness and strengthen their role in national development.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Punpermsak Aruni, Assistant Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation <\/strong>stated that cassava exemplifies Thailand\u2019s agricultural strengths and its potential to lead sustainable development under the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy model<\/strong>. \u201cThailand is the world\u2019s largest exporter of cassava products, with exports valued at 3.3 billion USD in 2024. Together with Cambodia and Vietnam, we hold 90% of the global market share,\u201d he said. He added that cassava is a key driver of Thailand\u2019s BCG strategy, contributing to sectors such as bioenergy, biochemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals.<\/span><\/p>

He also emphasized Thailand\u2019s commitment to climate action, noting that in 2023, BIOTEC, KMUTT, and key industry partners pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the cassava starch sector by 30% by 2030, with a target of net zero emissions by 2050. \u201cThis is a clear example of how public-private collaboration can drive environmental responsibility while maintaining industry competitiveness,\u201d he noted.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvit Saetia, President of KMUTT<\/strong> said the university plays a key role in driving research that can be applied in real-world settings through the Reinventing University Initiative. \u201cCassava offers a powerful entry point for advancing the bioeconomy. It is not only a versatile crop but also a foundation for innovations in biotechnology, energy, and waste management,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

He highlighted KMUTT\u2019s long-term partnership with BIOTEC in research and pilot initiatives, including a joint bioethanol production plant, starch engineering technologies, and circular economy solutions. \u201cThis forum reflects our commitment to international collaboration and knowledge-sharing. It\u2019s about building a global network to co-develop sustainable solutions and strengthen capacity across the cassava value chain,\u201d he added. He also stated, \u201cThe Global Cassava Sustainability Forum 2025 serves as a key platform for building strategic collaboration through the ASEAN Cassava Centre, which plays a central role in connecting stakeholders across the entire cassava value chain\u2014from upstream to downstream. The focus is on enhancing international competitiveness and laying a concrete foundation for a truly sustainable industry. This forum also reflects KMUTT\u2019s commitment to expanding international collaboration and jointly developing knowledge to upgrade the cassava value chain in a sustainable way. We are joined by strong partners from across the globe, as well as organizations and associations involved in the cassava industry throughout the value chain. The event is also supported by private sector partners including Ingredion Thailand, Poon Phol Company Limited, and Sanguan Wong Industry Co., Ltd.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Assistant Professor Dr. Chaowaree Adthalungrong, Executive Director of BIOTEC<\/strong>, mentioned that long-standing cooperation between NSTDA, BIOTEC, and KMUTT has produced significant advances in cassava R&D. \u201cFrom high-yield, low-cyanide cassava varieties like Pirun 1, 2, and 4 to rapid diagnostic tools and starch processing innovations, our work is delivering practical solutions that benefit farmers, processors, and consumers,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>

She also cited achievements in wastewater treatment and biogas production, aligning with Thailand\u2019s BCG goals. \u201cThrough regional capacity-building initiatives, we\u2019ve shared Thai innovations with countries across the Mekong region, helping to raise production standards and environmental performance throughout Asia,\u201d Asst. Prof. Dr. Adthalungrong added.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Warintorn Songkasiri, Acting Deputy Executive Director of BIOTEC<\/strong>, concluded that the Global Cassava Sustainability Forum 2025 aims to establish a Global Network on Sustainable Bioeconomy in Agri-Business, using cassava as a model crop for sustainable development across the entire value chain. The goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, with the potential to expand to other agricultural products. This initiative highlights Thailand\u2019s role as a global leader in sustainable agriculture and as a driver of food, economic, and environmental security in Asia and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Throughout the three-day forum, participants will explore strategies to strengthen and sustain the global cassava value chain. Topics include modern cultivation technologies, plant disease management, eco-friendly starch production, waste management, and high-value product development. The event also features exhibition of cassava starch applications in food innovation, showcases of the latest products from leading companies in the industry, and site visits to an MSG manufacturing plant, a cassava starch factory, and BIOTEC.<\/span><\/p>

The forum brings together more than 40 distinguished speakers from around the world, including: Prof. Dr. Lene Lange, an international bioeconomy expert from Denmark, Prof. em. Dr. Wilhelm Gruissem, a key figure in cassava genetic improvement, Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schurr, Director of Institute of Plant Sciences at Forschungszentrum J\u00fclich, and Prof. Dr. Hidenari Yasui, an expert in wastewater management in agri-industries<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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On the same day, NSTDA and Forschungszentrum J\u00fclich (Germany)<\/strong> will hold a press conference to launch the cassava phenotyping and genotyping database<\/strong>. This genetic resource database focuses on the growth and development of cassava storage roots (Manihot esculenta Crantz) under the CASSAVASTORE project. The project has collected data on over 600 local and international cassava varieties, preserved at the Rayong Field Crops Research Center, Department of Agriculture. This information is critical for future breeding programs to boost productivity. Cutting-edge techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) have been applied to analyze cassava phenotypes and physiology. NECTEC has also developed a VDO box to capture growth footage of cassava storage roots across all 600 varieties. This allows precise tracking of key growth factors and processes, marking a major advancement in Thai agricultural research.<\/span><\/p>

Furthermore, genotypic data from cassava germplasm are systematically stored at the National Biobank of Thailand, BIOTEC, which is considered to be the world\u2019s major cassava genetic data database. This will enhance access to genetic resources for breeders and researchers, helping improve cassava yields and strengthening agricultural resilience at national, regional, and global levels.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bangkok, June 16, 2025 – Thailand\u2019s leadership in the global cassava industry took center stage at the Global Cassava Sustainability Forum 2025, held today at Pullman Bangkok King Power. Co-hosted by King Mongkut\u2019s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) and the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":33612,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[141,228,1383,1385,1387,1389,1391,1393,342],"class_list":["post-33647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-biotec","tag-cassava","tag-cassava-forum-en","tag-global-cassava-sustainability-forum-2025-en","tag-kmutt-en","tag--en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33647"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33647\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33655,"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33647\/revisions\/33655"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.biotec.or.th\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}