Joe Tohme
Joe Tohme brings over 30 years of research integrating genomics with breeding and germplasm conservation activities in addition to extensive management experience to CIAT. Joe coordinates CIAT’s multi-disciplinary agrobiodiversity teams. The teams focus on genetic resources, biotechnology, bean, cassava, forages, and rice programs. Joe also coordinates the biotechnology activities of HarvestPlus and co-founded the Global Cassava Partnership (GCP-21). Joe is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He holds a PhD in Crop Sciences from Michigan State University.
