International Potato Center (CIP)
Thiago Mendes is a Plant Breeder with extensive experience in leading breeding programs in various companies. Thiago holds a PhD in Genetic and Breeding from Universidade Federal de Viçosa and has worked at the International Potato Center, CTC - Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira, and Louisiana State University. Mendes specializes in implementing breeding programs, developing strategies to enhance genetic gain, and interacting with critical partners and stakeholders.
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International Potato Center (CIP)
The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers. It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP is a CGIAR research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org