Thiago Mendes

Africa Potato And Sweet Potato Breeding Lead at 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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Timeline

  • Africa Potato And Sweet Potato Breeding Lead

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Plant Breeder

    March, 2017