Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU)

Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), China's foremost research institution, is heavily involved in potato genomics and agricultural innovation. 

XJTU collaborated with international partners, including the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, to create the world's first haplotype-resolved pan-genome for tetraploid potatoes. 

This study, published in Nature, identifies 85% of the genetic variants in European tetraploid potato populations, providing crucial genomic resources for precision breeding and increasing crop resilience and production.

Beyond genomics, XJTU contributes to sustainable agriculture by studying intercropping systems utilizing potatoes, with the goal of optimizing resource utilization and promoting agro-ecological solutions.