labeling in genebanks - 2015 - edwin rojas

CIAT, Colombia

Labeling in GenebanksGenebank Operations and Advanced Learning (GOAL) Workshop

Edwin Rojas (CIP) Software Architect, Database Administrator & Barcode KIT Expert

May

, 201

5

Agenda

• Technologies for System Identifications• Genebank Environment• Use Cases with Barcode KIT• CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status• Barcode KIT Concepts• Barcode KIT Components• Barcode KIT Maintenance• Barcode Key Benefits• RFID KIT Benefits & Disadvantages• RFID KIT Components

Technologies for Systems IdentificationHow to choose the right technology at the right time:Gartner Hype Cycle ?

To identify technologies maturity, adoption with a potentially relevant to solving genebank problems and exploiting new opportunities.

Technologies for Systems IdentificationHype Cycle 2005

Technologies for Systems IdentificationHype Cycle 2006

Technologies for Systems IdentificationHype Cycle for RFID Summary

Technologies for Systems IdentificationWhich Technology is best for Genebank ?

Lower

Higher

$

GPS(Wide Area)

Barcode(1D & 2D)

Passive RFID (Short Range)

Selecting a Properly Identification System

One thousand labels:with RFID: 150 dollars

with Barcode: 7 dollars

Active RFID(Local Area)

Read/Detection Range

MovementCars, Trucks, Ships

ContainersTruck Trailers, Pallets

Genetic ResourcesSeeds, Tubers, In Vitro, DNA, Herbarium, Cryo

Genetic ResourcesIn Vitro, Samples In Labs.

Agenda


Do you see anyone sitting down in Genebank?

Key Solution: Use Barcode KIT to Improve data collection & capture data where activities occur

Cold Chambers/Laboratories

Greenhouses Field

Genebank Environment: Where do they work ?

Genebank Environment: How does it happen ?How many patterns do you see ?

Key Solution: Use the power of automatation throught mobile computing Increase Genebank visibility to facilitate Germplasm Tracking/Monitoring

• Recurring operations• Labor intensive: read/write in various stages• Many labs & units coordinating• Activities dependency

Agenda


Use case with Barcode KIT: In Vitro Conservation

Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id + Medium IdHuman readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, Medium, AcceName,Collecting Number, Crop Abr., Taxon Abr., Breeder Code, Date Regeneration, Health Status, Staff IdSoftware type: On Line

- Print instead writing on labels to eliminate pen-based procedures.- Scan instead reading labels to eliminate delays and reduce human errors


Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): Location NumberHuman readable: Location NumberSoftware type: On Line

Use case with Barcode KIT: Greenhouse Diagnosis

Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id + Medium IdHuman readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, Medium, AcceName,Collecting Number, Crop Abr., Taxon Abr., Breeder Code, Date Regeneration, Health Status, Staff IdSoftware type: On Line

Use case with Barcode KIT: Greenhouse Diagnosis

Automation of daily procedures increases efficiency and allow personnel to be employed in other activities.

Use case with Barcode KIT: Seed Conservation

Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): Lot IdHuman readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, AcceName,Collecting Number, Crop Abr., Taxon Abr., Breeder Code, Date Regeneration, Staff IdSoftware type: On Line


Barcode increase accuracy by reducing the likelihood of human errors from:• Mislabeled (when write on labels) • Misread germplasm ID (when read

labels)

Use Case with Barcode KIT: Field Conservation

Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): AccNumb, PlotHuman readable: AccNumb, Plot, AcceName,Collecting Number, Crop Abr., Taxon Abr., Breeder Code, Date Sowing, Location NameSoftware type: Off Line

Use Case with Barcode KIT: DNA Storage


Use Case with Barcode KIT: DNA Storage

Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): Lot IdHuman readable: Lot IdSoftware type: On Line

Use case with Barcode KIT: Sweetpotato Field Trials

Automation of daily procedures increases efficiency and allow personnel to be employed in other activities.

Use case with Barcode KIT: Sweetpotato Field Trials Harvesting

Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): Breeder Code, Plot, RepetitionHuman readable: Breeder Code, Plot, Repetition,Crop Abr., Date Sowing, Location Name, Trial NameSoftware type: Off Line

Breeder code = Genotype name

Use case with Barcode KIT: Sweetpotato Field Trials Harvesting

Use case with Barcode KIT: In Vitro Potato GMOs


Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id + Medium IdHuman readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, Medium, AcceName,Crop Abr., Biosafty Code, Date Regeneration, Health Status, Staff IdSoftware type: On Line

Use case with Barcode KIT: Forages Seed Pre-Germination Label Content:

Computer readable (barcode): AccNumb, Lot Human readable: AccNumb, Lot , Taxon Name, Date, Internal Request NumberSoftware type: Off Line

Use case with Barcode KIT: Forages Seed Pre-Germination

Use case with Barcode KIT: Forages Seed Dispatch

Label Content:Computer readable (barcode): AccNumb, Lot Human readable: AccNumb, Lot , Taxon Name, Date, Field Name, Plot, FAO statusSoftware type: On Line

Use case with Barcode KIT: Forages Seed Dispatch

Agenda


CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & StatusHardware and Software Evolution in CIP

First Pilot in In Vitro Potato

InfrastructureDesign for all In vitro

& Greenhouse

Infrastructurefor all In vitro

& Lima-GreenhouseMobile

Applications

Improve Infrastructureand Wireless

Covertures

2000 2003 January 2003 November 2004 2005-2006

Improve Infrastructure, Wireless Covertures,

Barcodes & more Apps.

2010 2012-2015

Extend barcode KITCIP Regional OfficesOther Genebanks.

Start RFID Evaluation

CIP BarcodeKIT Inventory in Lima Genebank25 PocketPC7 Desktop Barcode Printers4 Mobile Barcode Printers7 Handheld scanners1 Million labels per year

CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & StatusCIP Status 2015, Peru - Headquater

Barcode PocketPCs LAN Wireless

Potato Sweetpotato ARTCCrop/Areas

LIM

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In vitroChamber

Cold Chamber for Seeds

Cold Chamber for Tubers

Greenhouses

Field

Pending Pending Pending

Laboratories(DNA, Cryo, Herbarium)

CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & StatusCIP Status 2015, Peru – Experimental Station



Juni

n

In vitroChamber

Tuber StorageRoom

Greenhouses

Field

Pending Pending PendingPending

CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & StatusCIP Status 2015, Regional Office. Kenya, Ghana, Mozambique & Uganda



Af ri

ca

In vitroChamber(PQS - Kenya)

Laboratories(CIP BecA - Kenya)

Field(Ghana, Uganda & Mozambique)

Pending

PendingPendingPending Pending

Pending Pending Pending

Pending

PC & Handheldscanner



CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & StatusCG Centers barcode KIT workshop in CIP Lima, 2008

ICRAF - Mwaura, Lucy Kenya

IRRI - Prantilla, RonielaPhilippines

ICRISAT - Dasrath, Padmavathi India

ILRI - Tesfahun, Aynalem Kenya

Bioversity - Ruas, Max France

IITA - Obreza, Matija Nigeria

ICARDA - Abed, Hashem Syrian Arab Republic DMS - Ugaz, Francisco

Peru

Agenda


Barcode KIT Concepts: SymbologiesBarcode is a machine-readable representation of information.This representation is a symbology; when is scanned the symbology enabled the

information to be read accurately

Barcode Types

Symbologies Description

1D (linear) Code 39 Can encode both numeric and alpha data

Code 128 For a wider selection of characters arose than Code 39

2D Data MatrixA Data Matrix Code is a two-dimensional (2D) code that consists of black and white modules. Capacity to recover 20-30% of data

Though usually for small size itemsFor asset tracking, identification and data-driven applications, traditional Data Matrix Codes are generally the best choice. Data Matrix Code can store large amounts of data for encoding, making them appropriate for a wide variety of applications.

QRA QR Code is another type of 2D code that consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. Capacity to recover 20-30% of data

Can encode long numeric data, alpha data and raw data like photos (binary).QR Codes can be useful when software programs are not available through a scanner, but can be reached through a website. By scanning the QR code, the data is then transferred to the site where it is entered.

Barcode KIT Concepts: ComparisonBarcode 1D and 2D Comparisons

Barcode typeInformation density

Information capacity Information type

Error correction function

1D Low SmallNumbers, Letters, Specials characters, English Yes/No

2D High Big

Numbers, Letters, Specials characters, English, Chinese, pictures, voice and other binary information Yes

2D barcode QR DataMatrix

Data capacity (estimation) 1 3

For small items No Yes

Barcode shape Square only Any rectangle

Encoding efficiency Normal High

Savable informationText, symbols and small images Text, symbols, colorful pictures and even voice

Intellectual property rights Japan US

Barcode KIT Concepts: Print Technologies

Dot matrix Laser Thermal transfer or Direct Thermal

Barcode KIT Concepts: Print TechnologiesLaser

• Advantages• Laser printers are good at producing plain-paper documents that require bar codes.• They can print high-quality text and graphics on paper documents and can double

as a document printer when not being used to print bar codes.• Bar code density and resolution are also quite high on laser printers, resulting in a

scannable code at virtually any wavelength using an infrared scanner.

• Limitations• Laser printers are not well suited for industrial or individual-product labeling

applications. They can be wasteful.• Laser printer label adhesives must be carefully selected to ensure stability under

the heat and pressure of the fuser. • A laser-printed paper label has limited durability. • With laser printers, toner, drum and supply costs can increase high when printing

bar codes instead of typical text.

Barcode KIT Concepts: Print TechnologiesDirect Thermal

• Thermal printing is classified as either direct thermal or thermal transfer• Direct thermal printing is an old technology, originally designed for

copiers and fax machines, that utilizes chemically coated paper• Advantages:

• Direct thermal printing produces sharp print quality with good scannability.• Direct thermal is ideal for applications requiring only a short shelf life—meaning the

label image does not need to last very long. Shipping labels and receipts are ideal applications, for instance.

• Direct thermal printers are simple to operate compared to most other print technologies, with no ink, toner or ribbon to monitor or replenish.

• With no supplies to replace other than the material to be printed, long-term maintenance costs remain low.

• Direct thermal printers, like thermal transfer, are typically built more durably than dot matrix or laser printers, allowing reliable operation in genebanks. Shorter label image life limits their applications compared to thermal transfer printers.

Label

Barcode KIT Concepts: Print TechnologiesDirect Thermal

Label

• Limitations:• Direct thermal printing is extremely sensitive to environmental conditions such as

heat and light (fluorescent and/or direct sunlight)• Direct thermal paper remains chemically active after printing. Because of this,

thermal labels, tags or ticket stock are often top-coated to resist UV light exposure, chemicals and abrasion.

Barcode KIT Concepts: Print TechnologiesThermal Transfer

Ribbon

Label


• The thermal printhead transfers the ink onto the label surface, where it cools and anchors to the media surface. The polyester ribbon is then peeled away, leaving behind a stable, passive image.

• Advantages:• Thermal transfer delivers high definition text, graphic, and bar code print

quality for maximum readability and scannability.• Thermal transfer printing produces longlife image stability.• Long-term maintenance costs are low compared to dot matrix and laser

printing.• Thermal transfer technology can print on a nearly unlimited variety of

media stock layouts• Thermal transfer printers are typically built more durably than dot matrix

or laser printers, allowing reliable operation in industrial and genebanks.

Ribbon

Label


Ribbon

Label

• Limitations:• Since thermal transfer printers require ribbon, supply costs are

higher than direct thermal.• Thermal transfer printheads last longer than direct thermal.• Single-pass thermal transfer ribbon can be wasteful if little is printed

on it.• To obtain optimum print quality in thermal transfer printing, the

ribbon and media substrate MUST be compatible. Otherwise, the heat from the printhead could melt the ribbon onto the label causing internal printer problems.

Barcode KIT Concepts:Comparison print technologies

Technology Print QualityScanner Readability

Initial installation Cost

Long-Term Maintenance Cost

Material Waste

To print is needed to learn a printing language

Dot Matrix Fair Low Low/ Moderate Moderate/ High High No

Laser Moderate Moderate Moderate/ High Moderate/ High High No

Direct ThermalModerate/ Excellent

Moderate/ Excellent Moderate/ High Low Low Yes

Transfer Thermal Excellent Excellent Moderate/ High Low Low Yes

Barcode KIT Concepts: IP Protection Class

IP protection classes is classification system to define how and where an electronical device can be used without getting a safety risk, to protect for against contact and infiltration of water and dirt.

Example: The mobile printer Zebra RW220 has IP64

IP Classes:


Product: PocketPC for LabsManufacture: MotorolaModel: Series MC55A0Classification: IP64 Product: Mobile Barcode Printer

Manufacture: ZebraModel: RW220Classification: IP64

Product: PocketPC for FieldManufacture: MotorolaModel: Series MC9590Classification: IP67

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Product: Handheld ScannerManufacture: MotorolaModel: DS6707SRClassification: IP41

Product: Desktop Barcode and RFID PrinterManufacture: ZebraModel: Series ZT400Classification: Rugged metal frame and case for demanding activities


Barcode KIT Concepts: Scanning Technologies

Scanning barcodes

• First generation:with scanner’s laser (linear light)

• Second generation:with 2D Imaging (squared light)

• Take a photo and process with the imager engine

• Read faster than linear scanner• Read in different positions• Can read damaged barcodes

Agenda


The barcode KIT refers to the components of a identification system needed to implement a barcode system for automatic identification and data collection based in a mobile solution. Rojas, E. (2006)

1. Mobile Computer: Data Collection, Data Query and Print Barcodes

General features: Rugged device (IP64), 1D/2D barcode scanner incorporated, wireless connection, Bluetooth connection, scanner no need to align barcode and aiming pattern and include color camera

Product: PocketPC for LaboratoriesManufacture: MotorolaModel: Series MC55A0, Cost: 2000USD

Device specifications in compliance with CIP standard's : Wireless LAN: 802.11 a/b/g and Bluetooth class 2 Platform: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic to develop in Visual Studio 2008Camera color 3.2 Megapixel, autofocusScanner 2D IMAGER SE-4500 Audio speaker, receiver, microphone, headset jackScreen PENTILE 3.5” Color VGA super bright 650 NitsDigital touch screenMemory RAM: 256 MBMemory FLASH: 1 GBCPU Intel MARVELL PXA 320@ 806 MhzTwo Battery Litio-ion rechargeable 3,600 mAh (3.7V)Keyboard: QWERTY 20 keysIP64: Multiple 6 ft./1.8 m drops and complete protection against dust and splashing liquidsInterface USB to communicate with host

Innovation to improve Genebank activities, providing cutting edge technology

Barcode KIT Components: PocketPC

Barcode KIT Components: Handheld Scanner

2. Gun Handheld Scanner: Capture Germplasm Identificacion

General features: Support 1D and 2D barcode, 1.3 megapixel digital camera and document scanner, superior digital imaging technology.

Product: Gun handheld scannerManufacture: MotorolaModel: Series DS6707-SR , Cost: 350USD

Device specifications in compliance with CIP standard's : Weight: 182 gSealing: IP41 (Water and Dust Resistant)Drop Specifications: Withstands multiple 6 ft. (1.8m) drops to concreteLight Source: Aiming: 650 nm laser diode and Illumination 630 nm LEDMaximum range: 25.00 cm

Barcode KIT Components: Label

3. Labels with Barcode: Germplasm Identification

General features: Designed for barcodes, resistant labels for different environments like cold chambers and greenhouses, use pre-cut labels, select labels with glue removable or permanent, use label colors to facilitate germplasm groups identification.

Product: Polypropylene LabelsManufacture: Zebra

Supplies specifications in compliance with CIP standards : Auto adhesive removable glue labels of polypropylene for cold chambers in active collection with wax/resin ribbon (Cost: 1000 labels 10USD)

Auto adhesive permanent glue labels of polyester for cold chambers in long term collection (Svalbard) with resin ribbons

Self-Tie labels for fields (1000 labels to 23USD)Stick-ins labels for greenhouses (1000 labels to 20USD)

Barcode KIT Components: Label3. Labels with Barcode: Germplasm Identification

Stick-ins Label(Pointend end Label)Self-tie Label

Self Adhesive Label

Barcode KIT Components: Label3. Labels with Barcode: Germplasm Identification special labels

Special Self Adhesive Label

Product: Label 8000T Cryocool (350 labels to 100USD)Manufacture: ZebraPrint method: Thermal transfer

Polypropylene label with a cold-temp permanent acrylicadhesive that offers extremely low-temperatureperformance down to -320° F.Cryogenic applications involving a deep freezing process;medical labs, hospitals.

Product: Label PolyPro 4000D (350 labels to 10USD)Manufacture: ZebraPrint method: Direct thermal

Polypropylene label with an all-temp permanent acrylic adhesivethat allows label to be applied to surfaces as cold as -40° F;meets FDA 175.105 indirect food contact requirements.Indoor, general-purpose labeling; houseware goods labeling;cold storage; provides good resistance to common industrialcleaning solutions.

Barcode KIT Components: Ribbon

4. Ribbon for Barcode n Thermal Transfer : Germplasm Identification Supplies

Stick-ins Label(Pointend end Label)

Self-tie LabelSelf Adhesive Label

Product: Ribbon Wax (20USD)Model: 5319 PERFORMANCEManufacture: Zebra Product: Ribbon Wax/Resin, 3200 PERFORMANCE (35USD)

Product: Ribbon Resin, 5095 PERFORMANCE (65USD)Manufacture: Zebra

Product: Ribbon Wax (20USD)Model: 5319 PERFORMANCEManufacture: Zebra

Barcode KIT Components: Desktop Printer

5. Desktop Label Printer: Print Identification

General features: Good quality print for text and barcode, robust printer, support 1D, 2D & RFID encode, long life image stability, low maintenance cost, support different labels layout and thickness

Product: Desktop barcode printerManufacture: ZebraModel: Series ZT410 , Cost: 1500USD

Device specifications in compliance with CIP standards : Print method: Support thermal transfer and direct thermalResolution with 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)Label thickness <= 225 micronMaximum Print Width: 4.09"/104 mmSupport broad range of barcode symbologies: Linear and 2-DimensionalSupport RFID: Supports tags compatible with UHFRugged metal frame and case for demanding activitiesMany connectivity choices including USB, wireless 802.11 b/g, Ethernet, parallel and BluetoothMedia types: black mark, continuous, die-cut, fanfold, notched, perforated, tag stockLabel sensors: Transmissive and reflective media sensorsCapacity to print: Text, images and barcodesMemory 256 MB RAM memory (4 MB User Available)Memory 512 MB Flash memory (64 MB User Available)

Barcode KIT Components: Desktop Printer

5. Desktop Label Printer: Print Identification

Pre-cut Self Adhesive Labels

Self-Tie Labels Pointed End Labels Continue Self Adhesive Labels

Barcode KIT Components: Access Point Antenna WiFi

6. Wireless Networking: Transfer Data

Product: Access PointManufacture: CISCOModel: Series Aironet 2700 series

Agenda


Barcode KIT Post Service Maintenance: Select the manufacture and the local provider

Evaluation from 1 to 10

Zebra(Printers & barcodes)

Motorola (Symbol)(Handhelds &

Scanners)

Local Representative of Provider(DMS Peru)

Vendor’s technology meet the key requirements of the projects ? 8 8 8

Is the products built to provide flexibility and agility for handling future requirements and changes ?

7 7 7

Does the product leverage openstandards? Industry standards?

7 7 7

Is the development platform open?Easy to find resources? 8 8 6

Does the product meet your security requirements? 8 8 7

Does the vendor have a reputation of trust? - - 7How long has the vendor been in business?What does its balance sheet look like?

9 9 8

Barcode KIT Post Service Maintenance: Select the manufacture and the local provider

Evaluation from 1 to 10

Zebra(Printers & barcodes)

Motorola (Symbol)(Handhelds &

Scanners)

Local Representative of Provider(DMS Peru)

Does the vendor understand your industry?My business?

8 8 5

Does the vendor have the maintenance andsupport services you need for the long haul?

8 8 8

Can you work with this vendor and do you want to? 8 8 8

Agenda


Barcode KIT Key Benefits on Genebanks

1. AccuracyBar coding increases accuracy by reducing the likelihood of human errors from mislabeled (write on labels) or misread germplasm. Good print quality is important to ensure that the scanner can accurately read the bar code, thermal printing is needed

2. Improved Productivity (electonique track)Automation of daily procedures increases efficiency and allows personnel to be employed in other activities. Bar coding also can improve genebank quality by improving the monitoring and tracking of conservation, characterization and distribution processes

Barcode KIT Key Benefits on Genebanks

3. Timely FeedbackData is captured in real-time when evaluating the conservation, distribution and pathogen elimination process, enabling decisions to be made from current information by curators and managers

4. Uniform Data CollectionStandardized bar code symbologies and compliance labeling ensure that bar code information is captured and relayed in a fashion that is universally understood and accepted, for example when germplasm is moved between laboratories, in addition GS1 standards help in this issue when germplasm goes outside of genebank (for international distributions and Svalbard)

5. Ease of UseWith the proper hardware and software (barcode KIT) in place, the automation provided by a bar code system greatly simplifies information collection, processing and tracking

Agenda


- Inventory in real time- Tracking material movement in real time – electronic track- It is clear that RFID will be the technology most often used to

link "things"—tools, jigs, containers, subassemblies, finished products and so forth— to corporate networks so they can be tracked and managed

- The real value would be created by connecting items to the corporate networks: Intranet of things

- Work in parallel with 1D and 2D barcodes- Can not work with envelope folks- Systematically plan a pilot for future potential

implementation

RFID KIT: Benefits, Disadvantages & Recommendations

Agenda


RFID KIT: Components

1. PocketPC RFID Sled: Capture Germplasm Identification

General features: Support 1D and 2D barcode, Support Gen 2 with UHF

Product: RFID Sled for MC55, MC65 & MC67 PocketPCManufacture: MotorolaModel: RFD 5500 UHF RFID Sled, Cost: 1800USD

Device specifications: Weight: 395 gHumidity: 5-85% non-condensing Drop Specifications: 4 ft./1.2 m drop to concrete across the operating temperature rangeAntenna type: Integrated – Omni-directional


2. Handheld RFID Reader: Capture Germplasm Identification and Locate

General features: Support 1D and 2D barcode, Support Gen 2 with UHF

Product: Handheld Reader RFIDManufacture: MotorolaModel: DS9808-R, Cost: 1500USD

Device specifications: Weight: 485 gLight source: 650nm Led Drop Specifications: 4 ft./1.2 m drop to concrete across the operating Scan angle: 40 grades +- 3 grades Antenna type: Integrated – Directional


3. Printer RFID: Print and encode Germplasm Identification

General features: Print 1D and 2D barcode, Encode Gen 2 with UHF

Product: Printer RFIDManufacture: ZebraModel: ZT410 RFID, Cost: 1700 USD

Device specifications: Weight: 16.33 Kg


4. Wall Reader RFID: Germplasm Identification and Location

General features: High performance RFID Data Capture

Product: Wall Reader RFIDManufacture: MotorolaModel: FX9500, Cost: 2000USD

Device specifications: Weight: 2.13 KgIP53Frequency: UHF


5. Antenna RFID: Germplasm Identification extension and Location

General features: High performance RFID Antenna

Product: Antenna RFIDManufacture: MotorolaModel: AN440, Cost: 300USD

Device specifications: Weight: 1.9 KgIP67Frequency: UHFCoverture: 70 grades

Thanks and Spark your Imagination !

GPGParticipants & Collaborators:

CIP PeruAna PantaJuan CruzadoTessy ZamudioOlegario RoblesRosario FalconRainer Vollmer

Alberto SalasVioleta QuispeRene GomezGenoveva RosselDave Ellis

CIP KenyaLuka WanjohiBramwell WanjalaRossemary GatimuJan LowEric MagembeMarc Ghislain

CIP EthiopiaGedif MulugetaAsrat Amele

ILRIJean Hanson Biruk DebebeSolomon FikreYeshi WoldemarianYared Ayalew IRRIGraham McLarenArllet PortugalRoniela PrantillaLilibeth Sison

CIATFernando RojasTania Jordan

The International Potato Center (known by its Spanish acronym CIP) is a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. CIP is dedicated to delivering sustainable science-based solutions to the pressing world issues of hunger, poverty, gender equity, climate change and the preservation of our Earth’s fragile biodiversity and natural resources.www.cipotato.org

CIP is a member of CGIAR. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. www.cgiar.org