CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas
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CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB)
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Scientists meet to tackle challenges facing root, tuber and banana seed systems
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16.05.18
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Have you ever wondered what the potatoes, cassava, bananas and sweetpotatoes you eat are grown from? While they are still called ‘seed’, they take the form of suckers, roots and tubers. This kind of planting material comes with quite a unique and complex set of challenges, in part stemming from their bulky and perishable form, […]
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