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AIPH - International Association of Horticultural Producers
The AIPH is a coordinating body representing horticultural producers' organisations all over the world. It was founded in Switzerland in 1948 to stimulate international marketing of flowers, plants and landscaping services. An increasing number of growers organisations have joined AIPH with 26 countries represented in 2006. Member countries pay a membership fee. AIPH is publishing the annual AIPH Statistical Yearbook which can be purchased through ISHS as a result of the AIPH-ISHS partnership.
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CIHEAM - International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies
Founded in 1962, CIHEAM is an intergovernmental organisation comprising thirteen member countries from the Mediterranean Basin (Albania, Algeria, Egypt, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Tunisia and Turkey). In pursuing its three central missions (education, research and cooperation) CIHEAM has come to be recognised as an authority in its fields of activity: Mediterranean agriculture, food and sustainable rural development.
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CIP - International Potato Center - Centro Internacional de la Papa
The International Potato Center (known by its Spanish acronym, CIP) seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweetpotato, other root and tuber crops, and on the improved management of natural resources in the Andes and other mountain areas.
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CTA - Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) was established in 1983 under the Lomé Convention between the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) Group of States and the European Union Member States. Since 2000, CTA has operated within the framework of the ACP-EC Cotonou Agreement.
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EMBRAPA - Brazilian Agricultural Research Cooperation
The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation's mission is to provide feasible solutions for the sustainable development of Brazilian agribusiness through knowledge and technology generation and transfer.
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FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information.
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GlobalHort - Global Horticultural Initiative
GlobalHort: A new milestone in the fight against poverty and hunger was set in March 2006 by the launch of the Global Horticulture Initiative (GHI). Over $2.5 million was pledged to develop horticultural systems in the world’s poorest countries. The initiative will have a substantial impact on the health and prosperity of millions in Africa and other developing countries. Initiated and guided by ARVDC - The World Vegetable Center, the launch of this international initiative brought together funding agencies from industrial countries, and researchers and stakeholders from all over the world.
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IPPS - International Plant Propagators' Society
The International Plant Propagators' Society was founded in 1951 to promote seeking and sharing of information about the art and science of plant propagation.
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ISMS - International Society for Mushroom Science
The International Society for Mushroom Science (ISMS) seeks to further the cultivation of edible (including medicinal) macrofungi. It is non-political and non-profit making. The objectives of ISMS are the dissemination of information on new developments and the science of mushrooms and to stimulate exchange of new ideas between growers and scientists around the world.
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JHSB - Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology Trust
The Trustees of the Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology JHSB and the Board of ISHS recognise that there is much to be gained through partnership. Commencing 1 January 2008 a collaborative international electronic access to the knowledge published in The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology (JHSB) is offered.
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SCI - The Society of Chemical Industry: Horticulture Group
SCI’s new Horticulture Technical Interest Group aims to provide career support for professionals as well as a forum for discussion and sharing of information on issues relevant to the full range of horticulturally related industries, public authorities, academics and other interested parties.
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