Open Day 2013
At AVRDC's headquarters campus, visitors got a taste of vegetable research in action.
School gardens set to flourish in Bhutan
A delegation from AVRDC visited the schools selected to participate in the Vegetables Go to School project.
2012 Annual Report
From surveys of vegetable farmers in Ghana to new variety releases in Central Asia, a report on AVRDC's activities to promote vegetable production and consumption worldwide.
A clearer view of vegetables in Bangkok
A survey of commercial farmers, home and community gardeners, consumers, and markets will link locations and activities to illuminate vegetable consumption patterns in Bangkok.
Improving crop production in southern Cameroon
A collaboration with the Center for Assistance to Sustainable Development (CASD) is yielding promising returns. Agwbawan Chalote learned new skills to increase vegetable harvests -- and her income.
Making room for mungbean
Is there a place for a protein-rich legume with a short growing season in Pakistan’s rice-wheat cropping system?
Vegetables Go to School: AVRDC receives grant to develop pilot school gardens
Can school vegetable gardens improve the diets and health of children in developing countries? A new project to establish pilot school gardens in Asia and Africa may provide the answer.
Seed kits for war victims in Mali
The food supply in Douentza is set to increase with seed of nutritious African eggplant, okra, amaranth and roselle.
32nd International Vegetable Training Course
Register today to learn technical, scientific and managerial skills for sustainable vegetable production with AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center.
Feedback from the Field
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Safer Tomato Production Techniques: A field guide for soil fertility and pest management. 2010. R. Srinivasan, editor. 96 pages. Full-color photos.
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All Gifts
Field Hat
The AVRDC Field Hat in durable canvas will provide shade whenever and wherever it is needed. The hat has vent holes, a wide, snap-up brim, and a long leather chin strap. The AVRDC logo is embroidered on the front.
Material: 100% cotton
Size: 57 cm
PRICE: US$11.00
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Porcelain Mug
Enjoy your morning coffee brew or afternoon tea in this attractive white porcelain mug emblazoned with the AVRDC logo. Dishwasher-safe.
PRICE: US$4.00
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Vegetable Soap
It looks good enough to eat, but don't be fooled: Our handcrafted Vegetable Soap Sampler features three bars of soap that resemble the real thing!
Shapes include tomato, eggplant, pumpkin, African eggplant and sweet pepper.
PRICE: 3 bars/set US$20.00
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Hand-painted Fan
Keep cool with this handcrafted fan featuring a bitter gourd and the Center's name in Chinese characters.
PRICE: US$13.00
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Fan
PRICE: US$13.00
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Porcelain Mug
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Biofortification of mungbean (Vigna radiata) as a whole food to enhance human health
Biofortification of existing mungbean varieties has great potential for enhancing the nutritional quality of diets in South and Southeast Asia.
Vegetable consumption patterns in Yaounde, Cameroon
An assessment of attitudes, constraints and factors that stimulate household vegetable consumption. Stratified samples based on district size, socioeconomic status and ethnic group were used.
Handling fresh vegetable produce from urban gardens to protect quality and nutrients
Up to 40 per cent of households in cities in developing countries grow vegetables in urban gardens for food and income.
First report of Bhendi yellow vein mosaic virus associated with yellow vein mosaic of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Thailand
A disease of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) causing yellowing veins and mosaic on leaves and fruit has emerged in Thailand.
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Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei)
This biennial or perennial herb grows to 1.5 meters in well-drained, moist sandy soils in East Asia. Leaves and stalks can be consumed raw or cooked, and the roots make an excellent pickle.