Division Vegetables, Roots and Tubers [DVEG]

ISHS Elections – Vice-Chairperson – Candidates
Division Vegetables, Roots and Tubers [DVEG]

[1] Dr. Emmanuel Geoffriau (France)

I am full Professor in Vegetable Sciences since 2000 at Institut Agro in Angers, France. I am deputy director of the joint research unit “Research Institute in Horticulture and Seeds” (280 pers) and I lead a research team focusing on “Quality and resistance to diseases in vegetable crops”. I have been coordinating masters on fruit and vegetables. I have experience in the private sector for 6 years (French and US seed company) and I promote public private collaborative projects. I served as Vice-President of IHC2022 and founder and Chair of ISHS Working Group Carrot and other Apiaceae. With my experience in sciences, vegetable chain and event organization, I am happy to candidate as DVEG Vice-Chair.

[2] Dr. Masayoshi Shigyo (Japan)

Prof. Masayoshi Shigyo is a distinguished scientist specializing in horticultural genetics and the breeding of vegetable crops. He has a long-standing history of leadership within the ISHS, most notably serving as the former Chair of the Working Group Edible Alliums. His research focuses on the conservation of genetic resources and the development of innovative production technologies to enhance vegetable supply chains. Currently, he plays a pivotal role in the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science (JSHS) and is instrumental in the internationalization of horticultural research in preparation for the XXXII International Horticultural Congress (IHC2026) in Kyoto.