IITA News no. 2372 (Special edition) - 13th Symposium of ISTRC-AB - Dar es Salaam - Tanzania Archives

Picture of Prof Lateef Sanni, President, ISTRC-AB.

ISTRC-AB President speaks

The 13th Symposium of ISTRC-AB demonstrated sound collaborative and networking skills by the stakeholders in root and tuber crop development in Africa.

Picture of Director Hussein Mansoor officially opening the symposium.

13th meeting of experts on roots crops in Africa a great success

The 13th International Symposium of the International Society for Root and Tuber Crops – Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB) that recently took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 6–10 March, was a resounding success, according to many participants.

IITA researcher declared best oral presenter at the ISTRC-AB

IITA Research Associate, Rudolph Shirima, gave the best oral presentation at the recently concluded ISTRC-AB symposium. His presentation “Assessment of the degeneration rates of selected cassava varieties under high cassava virus pressure in Coastal Tanzania” was declared the best presentation out of the over 50 oral presentations made.

Sanni is reelected as ISTRC-AB President for another term as many other key office bearers retain their seats

There were few changes to the Executive Committee of ISTRC-AB as many of the current office bearers including the current President, Prof Lateef Sanni, retained their seats for another three-year term as a result of their excellent performance in their first term of office.

Picture of Happy 50th birthday IITA! – Cutting cake to mark IITA’s 50th anniversary.

IITA marks 50th anniversary with ISTRC-AB participants

IITA hosted participants of the ISTRC-AB Symposium for a welcome cocktail at its offices in Dar es Salaam as part of events to mark its 50th Anniversary.

IITA’s DG and scientists honored for their outstanding contribution to development of root crops in Africa

The International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB) has appreciated the contribution of 10 scientists including the Director General of IITA towards the development of root and tuber crops in Africa. This took place at a gala dinner hosted by the Society at its recently concluded 13th Triennial Symposium held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 6–10 March 2017.