Since 1967, the ISTRC Symposia have been held every three years as a premier forum for sharing the latest research on root and tuber crops. This webpage provides a comprehensive archive of all past symposia, featuring downloadable PDF files with publications, presentation materials, and other key findings.
8th Triennial Symposium
Organisation: Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)
Theme: Tropical root and tuber crops: changing role in a modern world
Date: October 30, 1988 to November 5, 1988
Editors: R. H. Howeler
7th Triennial Symposium
Organisation: INRA-CRAAG-Station d'amélioration des plantes
Theme: ISTRC: Necessary Steps for its Activation
Date: July 1, 1985 to July 6, 1985
Editors: L. Degrass
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6th Triennial Symposium
Organisation: International Potato Center (CIP)
Theme: Tropical root and tuber crops
Date: February 21, 1983 to February 26, 1983
Editors: Frank S. Shideler and Hernan Rincon
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5th Triennial Symposium
Organisation: Visayas State College of Agriculture (ViSCA)
Theme: Tropical root and tuber crops
Date: September 17, 1979 to September 21, 1979
Editors: Erlinda H. Belen and Dr. Marianito Villanueva
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4th Triennial Symposium
Organisation: Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT),
Theme: Tropical root and tuber crops
Date: August 1, 1976 to August 7, 1976
Editors: James Cock, Reginald MacIntyre, Michael Graham
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