translate English to French: The programs are structured within three main functional areas: – – – Genetically improving the crop varieties; Understanding and developing new farming systems for improved sustainable production of crops; and Developing new diagnostic tests and biotechnologies to detect yield-limiting diseases, and to improve both the capability of breeding programs and the effectiveness of farming system practices.
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