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Professor Jessada Criticizes NGOs and Influencers for Spreading Fear Over Basil Registration

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On October 25, 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Jessada Denduangboripant of Chulalongkorn University's Department of Biology posted on Facebook that the controversy surrounding 'registering basil' stems from fear-mongering by certain NGOs, media outlets, and influencers seeking likes and shares. He stated that protecting research on plant breeding varieties, including durian, banana, and rice, is highly beneficial for Thai agriculture development.

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