Instituto Nacional dos Recursos Biológicos (INRB) is the

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state-run institute for research on biological resources. It develops research in agricultural fields, veterinary, animal growth,

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and fishing. It provides scientific and technical support to its related sectors of activity.

History

The National Agronomy and Fishing Investigation Institute (native official name: Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e das Pescas) was its previous incarnation. In 2006, a decree (''Decreto-Lei n.º 209/2006'') created the Instituto Nacional dos Recursos Biológicos from the remains of the ''Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária'' (agricultural research), ''Instituto de Investigação das Pescas e do Mar'' (fishing and marine resources research) and the ''Laboratório Nacional de Investigação Veterinária'' (veterinary research).

External links

Official site
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