Egypt’s new DNA lab set to be ready for new grape season

Beginning with the upcoming 2024 grape season, Egypt’s Central Administration for Plant Quarantine (CAPQ) is set to use DNA testing to identify and stop suspected illegal shipments at source.

In previous seasons, breeders and rights holders were forced to rely on Customs Authorities in European ports to seize illegal shipments.

Duncan Macintyre, president of The

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