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六月 15, 2017
After potato tubers survived Mars conditions, potato seeds will be tested on the Moon
As part of their Lunar exploration in 2018, Chinese scientists will take an 18x16 cm cylinder to the surface of the moon and see if potato seeds can grow there in this containerized mini-ecosystem (Courtesy: 163.com)From the archive

九月 15, 2016
Potato variety ‘Qingshu 9’ a success story in China and beyond
Potato breeders at the International Potato Center (CIP) strive to develop marketable, resilient varieties with resistance to viruses and late blight that can be grown in an array of environments. An example...From the archive
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八月 23, 2015
World Potato Congress Industry Award Recipients
The official Closing ceremonies of the 9th World Potato Congress at Yanqing, Beijing, China, were highlighted by the presentation of the triennial Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding personal contribution and leadership, related to development and progress of the global potato industry.From the archive

七月 27, 2013
Using the Potato to Develop China-Peru Relations
For over 30 years, the International Potato Center (CIP) has played a significant role in developing Sino-Peruvian relations through the introduction and promotion of various varieties of drought and disease resistant potato and sweet potato to China.From the archive

七月 27, 2013
9th World Potato Congress to be hosted by Yanqing County of Beijing City, China
David Thompson, President of World Potato Congress Inc., recently announced that Yanqing County, Beijing City, China, has been selected as the site of the 9th International World Potato Congress to be held July 28-30th, 2015.From the archive

六月 03, 2010
Potato Processors join in Idaho trade mission to China
Idaho ag groups hope to find new export opportunities in China during a trade mission led by Gov. C.L. "Butch"Otter, from June 4-12.Potato processors from Idaho and the Idaho Potato Commission will focus on promoting frozen and dehydrated pot...From the archive

四月 15, 2010
China International Potato Summit Forum Held in Beijing to Enhance Exchange and Cooperation
The China International Potato Summit Forum was jointly held by MOA Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre and the Government of Yanqing County, Beijing. Vice Agricultural Minister Niu Dun attended the forum and delivered remarks, together with Director-G...From the archive

二月 05, 2010
El CIP crea centro para aumentar capacidad de producción de papa y camote en China, Asia y el Pacífico
Altos funcionarios del Ministerio de Agricultura de la China –incluido el ministro del sector, Han Changfu– y del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) estuvieron presentes en la ceremonia formal de suscripción de la creación del Centro Internacional ...From the archive

二月 05, 2010
International Potato Center launches CIP-China Center (CCCAP) to serve Asia and the Pacific
Top officials from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture, including Han Changfu, Minister of Agriculture, and from the International Potato Center (CIP) gathered today in a formal signing ceremony to launch the CIP-China Center for Asia and the Pacific (...From the archive






