Centro para Investigaciones en Granos y Semillas
The Centro para Investigaciones en Granos y Semillas (CIGRAS) (Seed and Grain Research Center) is dedicated to improving the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors through its efforts in research, teaching and extension in the areas of: postharvest technology of seeds, plant breeding, biotechnology, mycotoxins, and seed and grain testing for quality. CIGRAS is attached to the Vice President’s Office for Research and the Institute of Agricultural Research (IIA) of the University of Costa Rica.