The World Vegetable Center

The World Vegetable Center aims to improve nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through vegetable research and development. Major research programs are conducted at Center headquarters in Shanhua, Taiwan. To enhance its outreach efforts, the Center has established regional centers in Tanzania, Mali, India and Thailand, as well as se... veral global research networks. The Center offers many opportunities for scientists to participate in its research and development (R&D) programs. Through these opportunities the Center is developing a team of well-trained, highly motivated scientists engaged in vegetable research, extension, policy formulation, and production. These training opportunities also provide the Center with a means of strengthening its R&D capacity in critical areas.Read More