Texas A&M Technology Services, 1004 George Bush Dr W, College Station, TX 77845, US

The Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center, an entity of Texas A&M University System AgriLife, was established in 1993 with the goal of developing new technologies for producing high-quality, healthful vegetables, fruits, and nuts in an efficient and environmentally sound system. Their interdisciplinary scientists collaborate on cutting-edge research to produce innovative solutions to agricultural problems, including sustainable production practices, crop breeding, and postharvest produce handling. The Center also works to support the role of the fruit and vegetable industry as an economic engine, providing jobs and income to thousands of people in the Texas produce industry. They actively involve industry stakeholders in their activities to ensure that their research is implemented as practical solutions that benefit consumers, producers, and the entire industry. Additionally, the Center places a strong emphasis on education, fostering training and learning opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students in the area of foods for health and developing first-of-kind courses to improve human health through the consumption of vegetables and fruits.Generated from the website