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Plant & Food Research (Māori: Rangahau Ahumāra Kai) is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute (CRI). Its purpose is to enhance the value and productivity of New Zealand's horticultural, arable, seafood and food & beverage industries. The interests of the institute are based in horticulture, arable and seafood research, specifically in the areas of sustainable production, bioprotection, elite genetics & intelligent breeding, food and health science and biomaterials.[1][2]
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| Formed | 2008 |
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| Headquarters | 120 Mt Albert Road, Sandringham, Auckland |
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| Website | plantandfood |
The institute was formed on 1 December 2008 by merging existing CRIs HortResearch and Crop and Food Research.[3] Plant & Food has over 900 staff based at sites throughout New Zealand as well as science and business development staff working in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.
History edit
On 1 October 2021, Plant & Food Research commenced an even joint venture with Zespri: the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre.[4][5][6] The research and development centre, based in Te Puke and also operating out of Kerikeri, Motueka and Mt Albert,[7] is focused on improving kiwifruit breeding and cultivation. The initial aims are to develop kiwifruit varieties that are healthier, better tasting, and more sustainable for the environment.[6] Matt Glenn is the inaugural CEO of the centre.[5]
Notable staff edit
- Trish Fraser, soil scientist
- Jasna Rakonjac, microbiologist
- Ian Warrington, horticultural scientist and science administrator
- Maren Wellenreuther, marine scientist
References edit
- ^ "The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Ltd". The Treasury. 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, New Zealand". Directory of Official Information. Ministry of Justice. 2013.
- ^ Mapp, Wayne (1 December 2008). "Minister welcomes new Crown Research Institute" (Press release).
- ^ "New Kiwifruit Breeding Centre driving greater innovation to commence in 2021". Plant & Food Research. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Dr Matt Glenn named inaugural Kiwifruit Breeding Centre CEO". Zespri. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ a b Burry, Maja (2 December 2020). "Zespri aiming for Crown research partnership to develop new kiwifruit varieties". RNZ. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "New kiwifruit breeding centre confirmed for Bay of Plenty". Bay of Plenty Times. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2023.