Contact

Jean-François Tourrand
CIRAD Delegate for Mediterranean countries and the Near East
Montpellier, France
E-mail

Mediterranean

In the coming years, the Mediterranean is set to be a priority for CIRAD operations. The experience and expertise already acquired mean that CIRAD is already in a position to build sound partnerships in the fields of water management and emergent and invasive disease control. Our resources and expertise in terms of plant biotechnologies are due to be used to breed productive varieties that are more tolerant of drought and salinity.

Countries in which CIRAD works

  • All the countries in the Mediterranean

Research fields

  • Water management
  • Animal epidemiology and health
  • Agro-silvo-pastoral system management
  • Crop improvement and protection
  • Geographical indications
  • Wood technology and processing
  • Sugarcane varietal improvement
  • Fruit tree breeding: citrus, banana

A few details

  • Some 25 PhD and other students per year
  • Six permanent staff members
  • More than 200 support or appraisal missions per year