Rural Development Administration

[2026-02-08]Korea Develops 100% Accurate Genetic Identification for Tamnaneubong Citrus Varieties

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Korea’s Rural Development Administration has developed a patented genetic identification technology for Tamnaneubong citrus.
This enables 100% accurate distinction between Tamnaneubong and similar varieties, preventing mixing in distribution.
The technology is patented and standard procedures are being implemented in 2025.

[2026-01-26]RDA Develops AI-Powered Crop Trait Analysis Automation Technology

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The Rural Development Administration has developed an automated crop trait analysis technology by combining phenotyping and artificial intelligence.
This innovation reduces analysis time from up to a week to an average of 30 minutes and achieves over 90% accuracy.
The technology is protected by 4 patents, 1 paper, and 1 copyright, and will be transferred to industry and expanded in the field.