Scientist recognized for breakthroughs in pepper breeding

A senior scientist at the World Vegetable Center has been recognized for his breakthroughs in pepper breeding with the 2025 Borlaug Field Award for Field Research and Application. Dr. Derek Barchenger’s work has resulted in pepper varieties that are more productive and better suited for smaller producers around the globe. “What we do is we […]

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