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Acadian Plant Health names new VP of R&D
Apr. 19, 2017
Acadian Plant Health
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CanadaWith over 25 years of global experience in the agricultural industry, Blal has accumulated a strong knowledge and experience in product development. In the 90's, he founded and pioneered two start-ups in France, dedicated to new bio-products, including bio-fertilizers and bio pesticides based on micro-organisms.
According to Roger Tripathi, President of APH, "Dr. Blal will play a crucial role in enhancing our processes for innovation and the introduction of new products during the next years. His background in the development and production of bio-products is a perfect fit for Acadian Plant Health's strategic innovation vision".
"I am very pleased to see the recognition the APH products have gained in the biostimulant category, and the strong and positive reputation the company has built. I am looking forward to work with a knowledgeable global team to successfully transfer knowledge from lab to the field, and move forward to our next generation of products and technology" says Blal.
Blal is an agronomist and has a MSc in Ecology and a PhD on the topic of "Soil Microbiology and Plant Interactions" from the University of Burgundy (France). Over the past 25 years, he has managed several high level, multidisciplinary innovation programs, with partners both academic and private, and has implemented R&D strategies to reduce time to market. Blal brings a wealth of international experience to APH and a deep knowledge into new product development as well as on the interfaces between research and market opportunities in the bio-Ag markets.
Acadian Plant Health is the world leader in biostimulant and bionutritional solutions scientifically proven to increase crop yields. Acadian Plant Health is dedicated to sustainability and maximizing crop yields while protecting the environment. Acadian products optimize plant performance from seed to table by improving plant establishment, nutrition and stress management. Acadian Plant Health is a division of Acadian Seaplants Limited. Acadian's agricultural products include Acadian, Stimplex, Stella Maris and Toggle that are used as soil and foliar inputs on over 70 crops in more than 80 countries.
Source: Acadian
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