World Vegetable Center
The World Vegetable Center (AVRDC) in Hyderabad, India has hosted five high school interns since 2010.
Established in 1971, the AVRDC works to alleviate poverty and malnutrition through the increased production and consumption of safe vegetables.
The AVRDC carries out research and development in health policy, climate change, malnutrition, and women's livelihood improvement.
Headquartered in Shanhua, Taiwan, the AVRDC also has research centers in Thailand, India, and Tanzania, among other countries.
Interns at the AVRDC work alongside renowned international researchers and experts - like Dr. M. L. Chadha, Dr Ray-yu Yang, Dr. Satish Sain, and Dr. Triveni Chandrapakasam - in the fields and villages of Hyderabad.
The students also have the opportunity to to tour Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Hyderabad - a leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics - and travel around India with their host families and colleagues to see the Brihadishwara temple, Hussain Sagar Lake, Birla Mandir, Laad bazar, Golconda Fort, Charminar market and the parks along Necklace Road.
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India Specific Questions
Suggested Travel Link: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html
Visa required: Visa Required
Passport: Required
Travelers Heath & Vaccinations: Visit the CDC website at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Embassies & Consulates Contact:
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U.S. Embassy New Delhi - Shantipath, Chanakyapuri New Delhi - 110021 India
Telephone:+(91)(11) 2419-8000
Emergencies:+(91)(11) 2419-8000
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U.S. Consulate General Chennai (Madras) - 220 Anna Salai at Gemini circle Chennai, India 600006
Telephone: +(91)(44) 2857-4000
Emergencies:(0) 44-2857-4000 Ask for American Citizen Services
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U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad - Paigah Palace 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003 Hyderabad, India
Telephone: +(91)(40) 4033-8300
Emergencies: 4033-8300 Ask for American citizen Services
Geography: Refer back to "International Internship Sites"
Cellular apps (highly suggested to download prior to departure): US Embassy. Airlines the intern will be traveling through. Whatsapp.
Student Research Projects
Characterization of Fungal Diseases of Mungbean (2023)
A Review of Bean Sprouts and Their Role in Human Nutrition (2022)
Mechanism of Resistance in Improved Mungbean Lines against Bruchids (2018)
Effect of Trichoderma harzianum Isolates Against Dry Root Rot Pathogen of Mungbean (2017)
The Effect of Different Seed Treatment Methods on Growth and Development of Mungbean (2016)
Improving Seed Viability in Vegetable Soybean (2015)
The Effect of Rhizobia Inoculation on Mungbean Growth (2013)
Advising IACD on Methods of Improvement to Vegetable Garden Production and Distribution (2012)
Analyzing Market Acceptance and Potential of Vegetable Soybean in India (2011)
Researching Home Gardens to Eliminate Poverty and Malnutrition (2010)