The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research–Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of its Director, Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante, to the Editorial Board of Plant Production Science, a reputable international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Crop Science Society of Japan.
The appointment, communicated in a letter dated 20 October 2026 and signed by Prof. Koki Homma, President of the Crop Science Society of Japan, recognises Prof. Asante’s distinguished contributions to plant science and his standing as one of Africa’s leading agricultural scientists.
In the letter, the Society highlighted his extensive expertise in plant breeding, genetics and agricultural research leadership, as well as his international scientific experience. It expressed confidence that his contributions would provide valuable perspectives and support the journal’s continued growth, scientific excellence and global standing.
Prof. Asante is a Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, a Chief Research Scientist and an internationally recognised rice breeder. His research has contributed significantly to the development and release of improved rice varieties for Ghana and other African countries. He has also made important contributions to scientific capacity development, research partnerships and agricultural innovation.
Plant Production Science publishes research on crop production, plant physiology, biotechnology, cropping systems and sustainable resource management. As one of Japan’s leading crop science journals, it is indexed in major international scientific databases, including Web of Science and Scopus.
Through this appointment, Prof. Asante joins an international team of distinguished scientists responsible for upholding the quality and integrity of scientific publications in plant production research.
CSIR-CRI congratulates Prof. Asante on this prestigious international appointment, which further enhances the Institute’s global scientific visibility and reinforces its commitment to research excellence, innovation and agricultural transformation.