IT² diversifies research projects to meet demand from producers
The Technical Tropical Institute (IT²) used to specialize mainly in banana research, but since 2020, it has shifted its focus to other crops in response to demand from producers of Guadeloupe and Martinique. The two islands are heavily dependent on imports: almost 50% of the fruit and vegetables consumed are imported. The institute and the producers have, therefore, defined work priorities
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