ISTRC 19th Triennial Symposium: Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Roots and Tubers organizations in Kenya.
The ISTRC Local Organizing Committee has organized field excursions on the 3rd and 4th day of the conference, Wednesday 23rd November 2022, and Thursday, 24th November 2022 from 11 am.
This is part of the conference package for all registered participants. To book a visit, you are requested to register to visit one of the four exciting sites. There are limited slots for each site that will be allocated on a first come first basis.
| Site | Details |
|---|---|
| Site 1 | Visit ILRI Biosciences Facilities -Learn more about the only hub in Africa for biosciences – on 23rd Nov. 2022 |
| Site 2 | Visit KALRO Tigoni National Potato Research centre. See the new potato technologies and innovations on 24th Nov. 2022 |
| Site 3 | Visit Burton and Bamber SweeTunda for value-added orange flesh sweet potato products on 24th Nov. 2022 |
| Site 4 | Visit KEPHIS_ Muguga Campus. Learn more about the Quarantine and Biosecurity Services for root and tuber crops. Here you will also see CIP germplasm conservation and breeding facilities for potato and sweet potatoes on 24th Nov. 2022 |
To select the preferred site, kindly tick the boxes provided in the excursions section of the program.
Welcome to Nairobi, the only city in the world with a national park!
For those who are in Nairobi for the first time, don’t miss the opportunity to see the Nairobi National Park located within the City of Nairobi.
Kenya is a renowned tourist destination with amazing wildlife and scenic sites. Learn more about Nairobi National Park on their website: http://www.kws.go.ke/parks/nairobi-national-park