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CIP and AGIS-CAAS officials at the signing and unveiling ceremony of the joint laboratory in Shenzhen, China, aimed at advancing potato research and innovation

april 08, 2026

CIP and AGIS-CAAS establish a joint laboratory to advance potato breeding innovation and strengthen global food security

The International Potato Center (CIP) and the Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, signed a cooperation agreement in Shenzhen on March 19, 2026, establishing the CIP & AGIS-CAAS Joint Laboratory

Harvesting new potato varieties in western high elevation Sichuan Plateau at 3400 masl.

september 08, 2025

Shaping the Future of Potatoes in Sichuan: Breeding Strategies and Their Impact

Both Sichuan’s potato production area and total yield remain among the largest in China. The province’s unique geographic features support year-round planting and supply, delivering strong economic and social benefits.

La papa moderna nació entre el cruce de un planta prehistórica y el tomate silvestre

augustus 06, 2025

Mundo: descubren el origen genético de la papa

Un análisis genómico realizado por un equipo internacional identificó este evento de hibridación natural entre especies andinas. La papa tendría su origen en el tomate.

The potato is one of the world's most important food crops, but it is vulnerable to pests, disease and climate change.

augustus 05, 2025

Scientists Trace Potato Origins to Ancient Andes Hybrid 9 Million Years Ago

A study reveals that potatoes originated from a hybridisation event 9 million years ago in the Andes, when tomato ancestors crossed with Etuberosum plants. This allowed potatoes to form tubers, leading to the diverse species we rely on today.

JIN Liping (Ms), Ph.D, Professor of Institute of Vegetables and Flowers of Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences（CAAS）

maart 28, 2024

Learn about the Potato Research in China in the next World Potato Congress Webinar

World Potato Congress Inc. presents their next Webinar: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China, by Jin Liping, on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).

A graphic demonstration of the team’s research (Courtesy: Cell)

juli 14, 2021

Chinese scientists ’reinvent’ potatoes to solve global food crisis

Chinese scientists have 'fixed' hybrid potatoes using genome editing technologies, simplifying the breeding process and allowing multiplication using True Potato Seed (TPS).

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