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Roots and tubers roadmap summary. The road to sustainable root and tuber growing [2023-2033]
Roots and tubers play a major role in the food security of the poorest populations, especially in Africa, where these plants are highly prized. ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â has identified four research priorities that will guide its work on root and tuber growing between now and 2033:
- Foster root and tuber varietal diversity
- Make roots and tubers more productive, through agroecology
- Contribute to root and tuber market development
- Build skills and back support policies
This document summarizes ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â's roadmap for the next ten years. The ambitions presented for sustainable root and tuber production are shared for discussion with ÁùºÏ²Êͼ¿â's current and future partners: roots@cirad.fr