Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project II

Supporting agricultural development through biotechnology

G.P. Das

G.P. Das is ABSPII Country Coordinator for Bangladesh. His main responsibilities are to facilitate all ABSPII related activities in Bangladesh. Das holds a Ph.D. from the University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB). Prior to joining ABSPII, he was involved in a number of projects aiming at developing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies against the major insect pests of tuber crops. Biopesticides such as Bt, GV, among others, were components of these IPM. Other experiences include the full responsibility of research management in the context of a donor funded project as well as instruction at the University level.