CGIAR Fund

CRP3.4: Roots, Tubers and Bananas

	This program will conduct research on various roots, tubers, and bananas to more fully realize the potential of these crops for improving nutrition, income generation, and food security among poor and vulnerable people, including women. Researchers and their partners will focus on conserving and accessing genetic resources; accelerating the development of improved varieties; managing priority pests and diseases; making available low-cost, high-quality planning materials for farmers; developing tools for more productive, ecologically robust cropping systems, and promoting postharvest technologies, value chains, and market opportunities.

Lead Center	International Potato Center (CIP)
Major Partners	Bioversity International, IITA, CIAT and an international alliance of regional, national, and private sector research for development agencies
Status	Revised proposal was approved by the Fund Council on a no objection basis December 19, 2011
Budget	US $ 182.8 million
Website	http://rtb-mp3.cgxchange.org/home/
Supporting Documents	Revised Proposal - revised, Sept. 27, 2011 (large file: 7MB) Annexes 1, 3, 4 and 5 to Proposal Annex 2.1- Theme 1: Conserving and accessing genetic resources Annex 2.2 - Theme 2: Accelerating the Development and Selection of Cultivars with Higher, More Stable Yield and Added Value Annex 2.3 - Theme 3: Managing priority pests and diseases Annex 2.4 - Theme 4: Making available low-cost, high-quality planting material for farmers Annex 2.5 - Theme 5: Developing tools for more productive, ecologically robust cropping systems Annex 2.6 - Theme 6: Promoting postharvest technologies, value chains, and market opportunities Annex 2.7 - Theme 7: Enhancing impact through partnerships ISPC Commentary on Revised Proposal (November 1, 2011)