Background

The Center for Agricultural Biotechnology (CAB) of Kasetsart University, established in 2000, is committed to integrate biotechnology with agricultural science for the development of Thai agriculture. Kasetsart University serves as the leader of the Inter-University Consortium (IUC).

Vision

By integrating biotechnology with agricultural science, CAB seeks to enhance the capacity of Thai agriculture to maintain its sustainability and competitiveness in the world market.

Mission

1. To ensure the sustainability of the Thai agricultural system by leveraging bio-scientific innovation in collaboration with the intellectual capital of the agricultural sciences and the agricultural communities.

2. To nurture a generation of new researchers, equipped with knowledge, skills, determination, and wisdom enabling them to be responsive to the challenges facing farmers, consumers and mankind.

3. To foster a network of collaboration between academics and commercial sectors of society, focusing on agricultural scientific research and service. To create a venue for communication between the academic community and agricultural stakeholders. To share pertinent scientific knowledge with academic institutions and with public agencies and private agricultural associations, in order to elevate the country's competitiveness.