Why Puerto Rico plays a vital role in agriculture


For a region the size of Connecticut, Puerto Rico packs a big punch when it comes to its contribution to world agriculture. Many people are unaware, that the 5,335-square-mile commonwealth is the research and development headquarters for up to 85 percent of the commercial corn, soybean and other hybrid seeds grown in the U.S. It is part of a biotech industry that has been thriving for 35 years.



from Biotech News