Programme areas
Our research
The Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) is member of the Leibniz association. The IGZ conducts basic plant research with a view to possible uses for vegetable and ornamental plants and the use of plant biodiversity.
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ADAPT
Plant Adaptation
BIOTIC
Biotic Interactions
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QUALITY
Plant Quality and Food Security
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HORTSYS
Next-Generation Horticultural Systems
In addition, IGZ researchers are supported by experts from the Science Support Platform.
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