Research & Innovation Focus Areas
Where We Focus Our Research
Hydroponic Seed Potato Systems
Advancing controlled environment seed production for rapid multiplication of clean, early-generation seed potatoes that improve availability, quality and disease-free planting materials.
Seed Systems Innovation
Strengthening decentralized and resilient seed systems through seed multiplication models, certified seed access systems, farmer-led seed dissemination networks and quality assurance systems.
New Variety Testing & Selection
Evaluating and promoting improved potato varieties based on yield performance, disease resistance, climate adaptability, market suitability and farmer participatory selection.
Agroecological Variety Mapping
Linking potato varieties to suitable agroecological zones to ensure higher productivity per region, climate-resilient farming systems, improved adoption rates and reduced crop failure risks.
Emerging Seed Technologies
Promoting modern seed propagation innovations including rooted apical cuttings (RACs), minituber production systems and tissue culture-derived seed systems.
Digital Agriculture & Innovation Systems
Developing digital tools and platforms that support farmer advisory services, data-driven decision making, extension service delivery and market and input information systems.
Climate-Smart Agriculture Innovation
Testing and scaling practices that enhance soil health improvement, nutrient-use efficiency, climate adaptation strategies and sustainable production systems.
Value Addition & Post-Harvest Innovation
Supporting innovation in potato processing and flour, post-harvest handling technologies, quality grading systems, market standardization and agribusiness development models.