Cooperation 88
Widely grown in Yunnan and southwestern China. CIP-Yunnan collaboration variety.
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About this variety
Widely grown in Yunnan and southwestern China. CIP-Yunnan collaboration variety.
Cooperation 88 is classified as a east asia & pacific variety, primarily used for all-purpose, fresh market. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Where is Cooperation 88 grown?
Cooperation 88 is most commonly grown in East Asia & Pacific, with original release from China / CIP-derived. The variety is commercially established within its regional context. Cultivation footprint reflects the variety's adaptation to local agroclimatic conditions and the breeding programme's regional focus.
Production data for the specific countries where Cooperation 88 dominates is documented through CIP, USDA, AHDB, ICAR-CPRI, NAK Netherlands, and national agricultural agencies depending on origin. Cross-reference our country profiles for production context — see the global country index or specific producers in East Asia & Pacific.
What is Cooperation 88 best used for?
Cooperation 88 is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Widely grown in Yunnan and southwestern China. CIP-Yunnan collaboration variety.
End-use suitability is determined by specific gravity, flesh colour, dry-matter content, and reducing-sugar levels. Variety selection should match end-use specifications documented through breeder guidance and trial data. See the complete varieties guide for cross-variety comparison.
When was Cooperation 88 released and by whom?
Cooperation 88 was released as a commercial variety by China / CIP-derived. The variety belongs to the East Asia & Pacific family of cultivars and reflects the breeding objectives of its origin programme — typically a combination of yield improvement, disease resistance, and end-use specification matching the dominant commercial demand of the period.
Variety release history reflects the standard commercial seed-system cycle of cross development, multi-year field trials, regulatory registration, and farmer adoption.
How does Cooperation 88 compare to similar varieties?
Within the East Asia & Pacific family of cultivars, Cooperation 88. Comparable varieties include Sayaka, Hokkai 51, Toyoshiro — each with distinct breeding histories and end-use profiles. Cross-comparison data is available through our variety database.
For systematic comparison see the variety compare tool or browse all 237 varieties in our database. Each variety has its own dedicated profile with origin, traits, and uses documented from primary breeder sources.
Frequently asked questions about Cooperation 88
What is Cooperation 88 potato?+
Cooperation 88 is a east asia & pacific potato variety originating from China / CIP-derived. Widely grown in Yunnan and southwestern China. CIP-Yunnan collaboration variety.
What is Cooperation 88 potato best used for?+
Cooperation 88 is best suited to all-purpose, fresh market. Widely grown in Yunnan and southwestern China. CIP-Yunnan collaboration variety.
Where is Cooperation 88 grown?+
Cooperation 88 is most commonly grown in East Asia & Pacific, with original release from China / CIP-derived. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.