Embrapa Vegetables

As an international reference center for the technological development of horticulture, the team of 55 researchers relies on an experimental station, 12 laboratories, greenhouses and a seed-processing unit. It also collaborates with national and foreign institutions from Latin America, Europe, Japan, USA and diverse national institutions.

Activities

• Genetic improvement
• Biotechnology
• Horticultural systems of production
• Post-harvest technology

Services

• Chemical and physical soil analysis
• Training and consulting services
• Seed pellets
• Hired research

Products

• Specialized publications
• Anti-serum for virus diagnosis
• Pre-basic potato
• Basic seeds and seedlings

Major Research Areas

• Development of vegetable cultivars
• Improvement of the horticultural production systems
• Integrated management of pests, diseases and weeds
• Reduction in post-harvest loss