b'CONTENTS / INTERNATIONAL EDITION 2020Features,continued64 The EU GMO Directive is no Longer Fit for PurposeEurope is updating their GMO framework.68 Artificial Intelligence Delivers at a Global ScaleExperts believe that AI has the potential to set the stage for the next Green Revolution.74 Q&A: David BubeckThe Corteva Agriscience research director draws inspiration from being outside and talks about the importance of trade and technology regulations.76 Q&A: Diane BlazekThe executive director of the National Garden Bureau and All-American Selections, talks about her favorite flower varieties and 100 years of the68 76National Garden Bureau.78 Q&A: Amanda PatinThe key account manager for SGS, gives us the scoop on why seed testing84 Unifying the Canadian Seed is more than a regulatory requirement. SectorHow is Canada going about building 82 Uniting the French Seed Industry a single National Seed Organization? A decade ago, the French seed sectorSome experts provide key insights. brought its six separate industry associations under one umbrella.88 A Modern Day BorlaugWith a focus on bringing quality vegetable seeds to smallholder farmers throughout Asia, Simon Groot has lifted millions out of poverty.92 Lentils are Having a MomentPlenty of foods are caught up in the latest food trends, and lentils are no different.98 The Road to SvalbardThe Cherokee Nation made an unprecedented decision this fall: to deposit seeds into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.102 A Day in the Lab: BioConsortia98 5 skills that help them to innovate.2/ SEEDWORLD.COMINTERNATIONAL EDITION 2020'