The Social Sciences at CIP

The Social Sciences at CIP
Author: International Potato Center
Publisher: International Potato Center
Total Pages: 362
Release: 1988
Genre: Potato industry
ISBN: 9789290601173

CIP's social science program; Identifying client needs and opportunities through global studies; Generating and diffusing appropriate technology through client-oriented R&D; Assessing the performance of R&D programs; Strengthening regional and national programs.

Sustainable Potato Production: Global Case Studies

Sustainable Potato Production: Global Case Studies
Author: Zhongqi He
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2012-05-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9400741049

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is grown in over 100 countries throughout the world. As a staple food, potato is the fourth most important crop after rice, wheat, and maize, and has historically contributed to food and nutrition security in the world. Global interest in potato increased recently as world food prices soared, threatening the global food security and stability. Unlike major cereals, potato is not a globally traded commodity, and prices are usually determined by local production costs. Thus, potato is increasingly regarded as a vital food-security crop and as a substitute for costly cereal imports. With such importance, the 29 chapters in the edited book address the issues of sustainable potato production. This book begins with an introduction on sustainable potato production and global food security, and then presents eight case studies selected globally and covering different issues relevant to sustainable potato production in both developed and developing countries.