Instituto Agronômico de Campinas

The Instituto Agronômico de Campinas is a research center spread across a large property with laboratories, greenhouses, and test fields for various crops. The facility operates an extensive library and digital archives that are accessible to researchers and agricultural professionals.

The institute was founded in 1887 by Emperor Pedro II as an agronomic station and transferred to São Paulo state administration in 1892. This transition established it as a key institution for scientific support of agriculture in the region.

The institute is named after an agricultural pioneer and focuses research on crops central to Brazil's economy like coffee, sugarcane, and citrus. The different research centers scattered across the grounds reflect the specialized nature of the work and its importance to the region.

Visitors can explore the grounds and observe different research areas, though some spaces are restricted and require permission to enter. It helps to gather information beforehand to understand which parts are open to the public.

The institute maintains one of the largest plant germplasm collections in South America, holding thousands of seed varieties for future research and breeding work. This living collection serves as insurance against the loss of plant genetics in the region.

Location: Campinas

Elevation above the sea: 674 m

Address: Av. Barão de Itapura, nº 1481 - Jardim Guanabara

Website: http://iac.sp.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -22.89226,-47.06481

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02