Abstract:
Development of varieties tolerant to late blight (Phytophthora infestans) and with high tuber
yields; desired agronomic traits, good table and food processing qualities as well as good
performance in specific agroecological zones (AEZ's) has been a major challenge to breeders
at the Centre since its inception in 1972. One hundred and forty one germplasm accessions
from the International Potato Centre (CIP) and several check varieties were tested during the year