Morphological Characterization of the Core Collection of SweetPotato

The morphological characterization of the sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) core collection is a fundamental tool for studying genetic diversity and conserving this valuable plant genetic resource. A set of 28 standardized morphological descriptors, (CIP, AVRDC, IBPGR. 1991.) is employed to uniformly evaluate the traits of each accession. These descriptors include a detailed description of the storage root considering its shape (round, elliptical, oblong, fusiform, among others) and skin color (white, cream, orange, red, purple, etc.) as well as the flesh color, which is a key trait for differentiating and grouping genotypes. The analysis of these characters facilitates the identification of morphological variation patterns, allowing the classification of materials within the collection, recognition of the breadth of diversity present, and guidance for breeding programs. In this way, morphological characterization not only contributes to the conservation of sweetpotato but also strengthens its utilization in agriculture and food security.

Crop
sweetpotato
Number of accessions
270
Creation date
2025
Published in Genesys
December 9, 2025
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Data curator
Rossel, Genoveva (CIP) International Potato Center (CIP)
Data collector
Robles, Ronald International Potato Center (CIP)

Data and resources


MCPD passport data

MCPD - 31a01058-0ec8-4fb1-bd93-356a9868ab34.xlsx

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2. CIP 400010Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • 226 • Traditional cultivar/LandraceMexico
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2C3Y
3. CIP 400011Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Santo Amaro • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBrazil
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2C4Z
4. CIP 400024Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Barbados • Traditional cultivar/LandraceSt Vincent and Grenadines
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2CG6
5. CIP 400028Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Violaceo (Puerto Rico) • Traditional cultivar/LandraceDominican Republic
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2CK9
6. CIP 400051Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Blanca • Traditional cultivar/LandraceArgentina
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2D4T
7. CIP 400069Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceArgentina
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2DJ3
8. CIP 400080Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Pata De Gallina • Traditional cultivar/LandraceArgentina
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2DXE
9. CIP 400081Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Yety Carai • Traditional cultivar/LandraceArgentina
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2DYF
10. CIP 400117Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • SM A 2341 San Pedro Selec • Breeding/Research MaterialArgentina
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2F1D
11. CIP 400146Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Huila Apichu • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBolivia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2FQ=
12. CIP 400184Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Morado • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBolivia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2GW=
13. CIP 400239Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBrazil
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2JGD
14. CIP 400242Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Roxa-roxa • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBrazil
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2JJF
15. CIP 400262Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Paulista • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBrazil
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2K5$
16. CIP 400267Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Guatingha • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBrazil
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2KA2
17. CIP 400292Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Douce Vermelia • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBrazil
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2M2T
18. CIP 400329Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Branca • Traditional cultivar/LandraceBrazil
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2N5R
19. CIP 400363Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Yema de Huevo • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2P2G
20. CIP 400383Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • De Dulce • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2PPU
21. CIP 400387Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2PS2
22. CIP 400392Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2PX6
23. CIP 400396Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2Q1A
24. CIP 400447Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2RHN
25. CIP 400470Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2S65
26. CIP 400493Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Batatas • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2SQP
27. CIP 400508Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2T60
28. CIP 400516Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Morada • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2TD7
29. CIP 400517Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • De La Fina • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2TE8
30. CIP 400519Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceColombia
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2TGA
31. CIP 400532Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceCosta Rica
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2TXQ
32. CIP 400533Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceCosta Rica
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2TYR
33. CIP 400540Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceCosta Rica
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2V5Z
34. CIP 400542Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Puerto Rico-2 • Traditional cultivar/LandraceCosta Rica
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2V7~
35. CIP 400550Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceCosta Rica
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2VE3
36. CIP 400572Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Cuba 2 • Traditional cultivar/LandraceCuba
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2W3R
37. CIP 400794Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Ile • Traditional cultivar/LandraceDominican Republic
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2WTA
38. CIP 400804Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceDominican Republic
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2X3K
39. CIP 400812Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceDominican Republic
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2XBV
40. CIP 400819Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Tunita • Traditional cultivar/LandraceDominican Republic
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2XG*
41. CIP 400830Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Hoja de Pancho • Traditional cultivar/LandraceDominican Republic
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2XT5
42. CIP 400905Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Camotillo • Traditional cultivar/LandraceEcuador
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2ZV~
43. CIP 400906Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Jibaro • Traditional cultivar/LandraceEcuador
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/2ZW$
44. CIP 400911Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • unknown • Traditional cultivar/LandraceEcuador
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/3012
45. CIP 400945Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Dulce • Traditional cultivar/LandraceEcuador
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/30ST
46. CIP 400954Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Amarillo • Traditional cultivar/LandraceEcuador
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/310~
47. CIP 401019Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Baneno • Traditional cultivar/LandraceEcuador
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/32ZP
48. CIP 401021Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • De Sal • Traditional cultivar/LandraceEcuador
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/331R
49. CIP 401027Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • De Dulce • Traditional cultivar/LandraceEcuador
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/337Y
50. CIP 401055Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. • Camote Blanco • Traditional cultivar/LandraceGuatemala
PER001 • DOI: 10.18730/341K