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JPEPA signing to benefit pineapple, banana growers 

October 11, 2007 - 8:10pm

Nation

RP nixes Japan’s request for genetic materials of small banana varieties

By Rocel Felix | August 23, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippines turned down Japan’s request for samples of genetic materials of small banana varieties intended for the Japanese market. "Japan has asked for genetic materials of the crop but it is a demand...

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