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The Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN) was formally established in 1961 in Iyanomo, near Benin City, Edo State, to conduct research on natural rubber and other latex-producing plants. Originally founded as the Rubber Research Station by the Ministry of Agriculture of the former Western Region of Nigeria in 1957, it was later taken over by the Federal Government and established as a national research institute. RRIN is charged with the mandate to improve the genetic yield of Hevea brasiliensis, develop sustainable agronomic practices, and promote the industrial processing of natural rubber products. Additionally, the institute expanded its scope to include research on gum arabic and cashew cultivation across the sub-humid zones of Nigeria.
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The Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria was originally founded under federal government control in 1957 before being transferred to the Western Region.
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