— Healthier lives, more resilient livelihoods through greater diversity in what we grow and eat —
Our Featured Projects
Engaging women and youth in vegetable production and distribution networks to close the ‘vegetable gap’ and improve livelihoods and nutrition in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Sustainable and climate-smart agricultural and post-harvest practices to increase vegetable consumption in urban and peri-urban areas of West Africa.
Conserve and use African vegetable biodiversity to address malnutrition by increasing the production and consumption of nutritious vegetables.
The World’s Largest Public Vegetable Genebank
The World Vegetable Center genebank maintains a large collection of public domain germplasm for the current and future use of all humankind. We distribute seed samples of our germplasm accessions and advanced breeding lines worldwide.
With 65,152 accessions encompassing germplasm of 133 genera and 330 species from 155 countries, the World Vegetable Center genebank includes globally important vegetables such as tomato, onion, peppers and cabbage as well as more than 10,000 accessions of traditional vegetables.
Each year the Center distributes about 10,000 seed samples to researchers across the globe. Over the past four decades this has led to the release of hundreds of new vegetable varieties with particular impact in developing countries.
Global presence and impact
Center researchers lead and participate in projects throughout Asia and Africa. We have about 400 staff engaged in this spread of activities, and seek to partner with governments, nongovernmental organizations, universities, research institutes, and the private sector to promote prosperity for the poor and health for all.
Launching the African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan
Launching the African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan The African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan was launched on 2 September 2024 during a side event at the start of this year’s African Food Systems Forum in Kigali, [...]
A Global Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan, to secure a nutritious and resilient future
A Global Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan, to secure a nutritious and resilient future A groundbreaking study led by the World Vegetable Center, and which received the 2023 Cozzarelli Prize earlier this year, highlighted the [...]
Request for Proposal(RFP) Executive Search Firm Services
Request for Proposal(RFP)Executive Search Firm Services Request for Proposal (RFP) Executive Search Firm Services Issued by: World Vegetable Center Date Issued: December 15, 2024 Proposal Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025Announcement download here 1. Background The [...]
Africa
Expanding Green Leafy Vegetable Sauce in Benin’s Street Food Scene
Expanding Green Leafy Vegetable Sauce in Benin’s Street Food Scene Addressing urban nutrition challenges In Benin, according to a report from the World Health Organization, most deaths are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such [...]
New report on vegetable seed systems in Ethiopia: challenges and opportunities
New report on vegetable seed systems in Ethiopia: challenges and opportunities Ethiopia’s diverse agroecology allows for the production of a wide range of vegetable crops. A reliable supply of good quality vegetable seed is essential [...]
Teacher Musa wins an award from the TAVI project in Eswatini for promoting traditional African vegetables
Teacher Musa wins an award from the TAVI project in Eswatini for promoting traditional African vegetables When his name was announced the overall Gold award winner, Musa could not believe his ears, he waited for [...]
WorldVeg’s Offices in Africa: 📍 Eastern & Southern Africa Office – 📍 West & Central Africa Office (Dry Regions) – 📍 West & Central Africa Office (Humid Regions)
Asia
Sustainable vegetable cultivation in Sri Lanka – Research-based agronomic practices promise safer, more efficient crop production
Sustainable vegetable cultivation in Sri Lanka - Research-based agronomic practices promise safer, more efficient crop production The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), in partnership with the World Vegetable Center and Sri Lanka’s Department of [...]
A new report identifies research and development priorities for agroecology in Southeast Asia
A new report identifies research and development priorities for agroecology in Southeast Asia A new report examined evidence and expert opinions on the impacts and future for agroecological transitions to climate-resilient, equitable and nourishing [...]
A journey of growth: Sharukh’s experience at WorldVeg
A journey of growth: Sharukh’s experience at WorldVeg My name is Sharukh Pasha Mohammed, and I am from India. I started my colorful and enriching journey at WorldVeg in February 2024, and over ten [...]
WorldVeg’s Offices in Asia: 📍 Headquarters in Taiwan – 📍 South & Central Asia Office – 📍 East & Southeast Asia Office
Latin America / Caribbean
Promoting vegetable diversity and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean, with more tolerant varieties
Promoting vegetable diversity and productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean, with more tolerant varieties Cahabonero chili pepper in Alta Verapaz now being improved for resistance to viruses, phythophtora blight and fusarium [...]
Growth Habit
Perspectives to expand your view of vegetables

Taller, heavier, hungrier: Can global agriculture meet our demand for more food?
As Body Mass Index (BMI) rises, expect a marked increase in global calorie requirements.
MY SUCCESS
Vegetable innovations key to unlocking potential of women farmers
In Tanzania, exposure to best farming practices opens new opportunities for enterprising farmer Pendael Paulo.
Tiny, tasty, and packed with nutrients
Ms. Adolat Berdieva produces cherry tomatoes in a low-cost greenhouse she built herself.
A young man’s vision
Plants are the inspiration and income the motivation for a young Ghanaian graduate to take up farming as a career.
RECENT RESEARCH
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WorldVeg’s Donors
Support for World Vegetable Center activities is provided by project donors and the following long-term strategic donors.
Thanks to UK aid from the UK government, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), the governments of Taiwan, Germany, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea and Japan.