International Potato Center (CIP)

International Potato Center (CIP)

International Potato Center (CIP)

https://www.cipotato.org

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The International Potato Center or Centro Internacional de la Papa (also known by its Spanish acronym, CIP) seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries.

The Center works to achieve this through scientific research and related activities on potato, sweet potato, other root and tuber crops, and on the improved management of natural resources in the Andes and other mountain areas.
 

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International Potato Center Global Presence

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International Potato Center (CIP)
CIP South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC)
The International Potato Center’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC), located in Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is a cutting-edge research facility dedicated to advancing the development of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other root and tuber crops.
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Dr. David Ellis
March 02, 2018
Crop Trust premia al Jefe del Banco de Germoplasma del CIP
Crop Trust, organización internacional que apoya la conservación del germoplasma de los cultivos, galardonó al Dr. David Ellis, jefe del Banco de Germoplasma del Centro Internacional de la Papa con el premio Crop Trust Legacy.
From the archive
Peru
On-farm trials in Lushoto, Tanzania has led to identification of better adapted potato varieties that are high yielding. In this picture - taken in 2014 - Lushoto farmers proudly showcase Asante potatoes (Courtesy S. Quinn; CIP)
February 27, 2018
Tanzania Sets Record in Potato Research, to Release Improved Varieties
Tanzania has excelled in experimental trials of high yielding and disease resistant potato varieties under a climate smart agriculture programme aimed to improve food security.
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Tanzania
CIP
February 22, 2018
El CIP ayuda a sus socios a mejorar el acceso y seguimiento de sus recursos fitogenéticos
Más de 30 representantes de instituciones del gobierno peruano y de organismos no gubernamentales se reunieron recientemente en la sede del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) en Lima para conocer un nuevo sistema mundial creado por el TIRFAA.
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Peru
Youth group members in Marakwet County who have ventured into seed potato production from cuttings. (Courtesy: V. Atakos; CIP)
February 21, 2018
New propagation method (Rooted Apical Cuttings) to boost potato seed systems in Kenya
Seed potato farmers in Kenya’s potato growing regions are adopting a new technology with potential to boost quality seed availability: the farmers are using rooted apical cuttings as starter material for seed production as opposed to certified seed.
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Kenya

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  • Av. La Molina 1895, La Molina
    Lima Gobierno Regional de Lima Peru

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