Table III.

Macro-themes, examples of portfolios and arrangements of EMBRAPA

Strategic macro-themes for EMBRAPAExamples of portfolios of R&D projectsExamples of R&D project arrangements
New sciences: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Geo-technologyGenetic Engineering in Agribusiness; Genetics in Agribusiness; Strategic Management of Genetic Resources for Food, Agriculture and Bio-Industry (Regen)Molecular and quantitative genetics for genetic gain and sustainable beef production (Maxibife); Nanotechnology in Agribusiness (Agronano)
Precision automation and agriculture and information and communication technologiesAutomation; irrigated agriculture; Monitoring the dynamics of land use and land coverInformation and knowledge management for cattle breeding (Inovapec)
Zoo Phytosanitary security in the production chainPlant and animal healthSustainable management of fruit flies in Brazil (Moscafrut)
Natural resources and climate changeCoexistence with drought; biological control; climate changes; native forest resourcesDevelopment of production systems in the Matopiba region (Matopiba)
Production systemsAquaculture; rational management of pesticides; Integration of Crop, Livestock and Forest (Integração Lavoura Pecuária Floresta - iLPF); pastures (Portpastos); ecologically based production systems; sugarcaneRecovery of degraded pastures in the Amazon (Repasto); Technologies for sustainability of the soybean production chain (Sustensoja)
Agro-industrial technology and green chemistryBiological fixation of nitrogen; chemistry and biomass technology; nutrient supply for agriculture; oil palmAgroecological innovation (Agroeco–NE)
Food safety, nutrition and healthFood, nutrition and health; safe foodBiological risks and strategies related to mycotoxins in maize (Micotoxmil)
Source: EMBRAPA (2014, 2017d)

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