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Even where conventional agriculture is impossible, vegetables can still thrive. In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, families are growing fresh vegetables in sacks, rooftop plo...

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In this R&D Seminar, Dr. Liz Ignowski, Associate Scientist, Dr. Ilana Cliffer, Scientist - Food Systems, and Dr. Tinsaye Tamarat, Research Officer at World Vegetable Center, discuss the cost-effec

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In this Visiting Scientist Seminar, Dr. Michal Lieberman-Lazarovich, Principal Investigator, Genetics and Epigenetics of Plant Abiotic Stress, Institute of Plant Sciences, Agricultural Research Org...

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In this R&D Seminar, Dr. Medeme Irene MITCHODIGNI, Agricultural Economist, and Ms. Christelle KOMLAN, Research Assistant – Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning at World Vegetable Center, discuss

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Climate-resilient chili pepper breeding is essential for future food security. Dr Derek Barchenger (Senior Scientist - Pepper Breeding, World Vegetable Center) presents genomic approaches for impro...

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Mechanical harvesting is transforming chili pepper production systems. Dr. Stephanie Walker (Professor and Vegetable Specialist, New Mexico State University) outlines the development of varieties s...

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Peppers are rich in compounds that support human health and nutrition. Dr Bhimu Patil (Professor and Director, Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center, Texas A&M University) explores their role in

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Begomovirus is a major challenge in pepper production. Dr Sota Koeda (Associate Professor, Kindai University, Japan) presents breeding strategies to develop resistant capsicum varieties. Recorded a...

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Anthracnose in peppers is a major global disease. Dr Lourena Arone Maxwell (Scientist–Plant Pathologist, World Vegetable Center) shares insights on its spread and management. Recorded at the 27th I...

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In this Visiting Scientist Seminar, Prof. Eric von Wettberg (Chair, Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Landscape and Environment, University of Vermont) discusses patterns of domestication in legumes,...

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In this video, Mwasilwa Ambali, manager of the Africa Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC), explains the Consortium’s mission to strengthen Africa’s vegetable seed sector through innovation, collab...

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At the Africa Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC) 2025 meeting in Arusha, Tanzania, Dr. Assaf Eybishitz, Senior Scientist for Tomato Breeding at the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg), showcases th...

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WorldVeg breeding scientist Dr. Derek Barchenger, recipient of the prestigious Borlaug Field Award, shares his vision and commitment to farmer-centered research in this video. As the leader of the ...

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This ceremony marks the conclusion of the Taiwan-Asia Vegetable Initiative's first phase, focusing on conserving vegetable biodiversity in Asia and promoting germplasm use for health, nutrition, an...

Live Now: Conserving Vegetable Biodiversity for a Resilient Future! Vegetables are vital for human nutrition and resilient farming systems, but the loss of crop diversity due to climate change, di...