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== World Vegetable Center ==

The '''World Vegetable Center''', also known as '''AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center''', is an international nonprofit organization that focuses on the research and development of vegetables. The center is headquartered in [[Shanhua]], [[Tainan]], [[Taiwan]].

== History ==

The World Vegetable Center was established in 1971. It was initially known as the '''Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC)'''. The center was founded by the [[Asian Development Bank]], the [[United States Agency for International Development]], and the [[Taiwan]] government.

== Mission ==

The mission of the World Vegetable Center is to reduce poverty and malnutrition in developing countries through vegetable research and development. The center aims to increase the production and consumption of nutritious and health-promoting vegetables worldwide.

== Research ==

The World Vegetable Center conducts research in various areas related to vegetables. This includes [[plant breeding]], [[crop protection]], [[seed systems]], and [[postharvest management]]. The center also conducts research on the role of vegetables in human nutrition and health.

== Programs ==

The World Vegetable Center runs several programs aimed at improving vegetable production and consumption. These include the '''Home Garden Scaling''' program, the '''Vegetable Breeding''' program, and the '''Safe and Sustainable Value Chains''' program.

== Partnerships ==

The World Vegetable Center collaborates with a wide range of partners, including national agricultural research and extension systems, non-governmental organizations, private sector companies, and other international research institutes.

== Impact ==

The work of the World Vegetable Center has had a significant impact on vegetable production and consumption in developing countries. The center's research and development efforts have led to the introduction of new vegetable varieties, improved cultivation practices, and increased awareness of the nutritional benefits of vegetables.

== See Also ==

* [[International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics]]
* [[International Rice Research Institute]]
* [[International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center]]

== References ==

* [https://avrdc.org/ World Vegetable Center Official Website]

== External Links ==

* [https://avrdc.org/ World Vegetable Center Official Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/WorldVegCenter/ World Vegetable Center on Facebook]
* [https://twitter.com/WorldVegCenter World Vegetable Center on Twitter]
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