World Vegetable Center 284d ago

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 the latest breakthroughs in tomato research. In this video, Dr. Eybishitz demonstrates nine newly developed tomato breeding lines that combine high yield potential, excellent fruit quality, and improved resistance to pests and diseases. These innovations are designed to meet the needs of farmers, seed companies, and consumers alike ensuring better productivity, resilience, and profitability across diverse growing environments. With a focus on practical outcomes, Dr. Eybishitz emphasizes how science-driven tomato breeding can address pressing challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture. By sharing these improved lines with AVBC members, WorldVeg continues its mission of strengthening breeding programs and advancing vegetable research for the benefit of farmers in Africa and beyond. #Tomatobreeding, #WorldVegetableCenter, #AVBC2025, #Africa, #diseaseresistance, #high-yieldtomatoes, #sustainableagriculture, #vegetablebreedinginnovation