The Institute of Agricultural Innovation of Panama (IDIAP) officially released two new tomato varieties named IDIAP-TM-EJIDO-25 and IDIAP-TM-SALSA-25. This action ensures that the genetic material is effectively distributed to local producers, guaranteeing that the benefits of research reach the fields directly. The event included the testimony of collaborating producer Francisco Morales and a tour of demonstration plots, where participants took part in a symbolic harvest. As a central point of the event, IDIAP proceeded with the formal delivery of seeds to the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA). The event, which was attended by authorities and producers, marks a milestone in applied scientific research for the sustainability of Panamanian agriculture. The activity was led by Master Miriam Vásquez de Ortega, acting general director of IDIAP, who highlighted that these advances are the result of an effort aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the crop in the country. With this release, the institute reaffirms its commitment to food security and the technical strengthening of national farmers through high-efficiency genetic tools. During the technical presentation, Engineer José A. Guerra, project manager, and Dr. Jorge Enrique Jaén Villarreal, plant breeder of the institution, detailed the advantages of these varieties in terms of yield and climatic adaptation. Dr. Jaén Villarreal, who is a former Senacyt scholarship holder and a PhD graduate from the Agrarian University of Havana, Cuba, explained that the development of these materials focused on improving the quality of the fruit under the specific conditions of Panamanian production zones.
