About Us

The Revista Latinoamericana de la Papa is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP). It serves as a major regional academic platform dedicated entirely to the scientific advancement and promotion of potato cultivation and Andean root crops across Latin America.

La Revista Latinoamericana de la Papa es una publicación científica de periodicidad semestral editada por la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP). La revista publica artículos de investigación, de reflexión, de revisión y comunicaciones cortas sobre diversas áreas temáticas relacionadas con el cultivo de papa, escritos en español, portugués y/o inglés. Las contribuciones que se postulen a la revista deben ser de carácter original e inédito y no deben ser postuladas simultáneamente a otras revistas. Los artículos son revisados por pares externos internacionales de tipo doble ciego. Adicionalmente, la revista publica contribuciones que promueven la divulgación de la ciencia en sus secciones de artículos de opinión que constituyan un aporte al conocimiento en el cultivo de papa.

Close-up of a researcher examining a potato sample in a lab with green plants in the background.
Close-up of a researcher examining a potato sample in a lab with green plants in the background.
Editorial board members gathered around a table discussing the latest journal issue.
Editorial board members gathered around a table discussing the latest journal issue.
A stack of academic journals with a dark green cover featuring a potato illustration.
A stack of academic journals with a dark green cover featuring a potato illustration.

Our Mission

The Revista Latinoamericana de la Papa aims to enhance the visibility and impact of potato-related research through free, open-access publication, as outlined in their mission statement.

  • English: The journal promotes permanent, free, and unrestricted access to scientific content to improve the visibility and impact of research on potato cultivation globally.

  • Español (Spanish): La revista promueve el acceso libre y sin restricciones a contenidos científicos, buscando aumentar la accesibilidad, visibilidad e impacto de la investigación sobre el cultivo de la papa a nivel nacional e internacional.

Our Work

Highlighting key projects shaping potato science.

Close-up of a researcher examining potato samples in a lab with green plants in the background.
Close-up of a researcher examining potato samples in a lab with green plants in the background.
Field Study

Tracking crop yields across Andean regions.

Wide shot of potato fields stretching under a cloudy sky in the Andes.
Wide shot of potato fields stretching under a cloudy sky in the Andes.
Researchers discussing data over laptops in a softly lit office with dark green accents.
Researchers discussing data over laptops in a softly lit office with dark green accents.
Stacks of academic journals and manuscripts on a wooden desk with a potted plant nearby.
Stacks of academic journals and manuscripts on a wooden desk with a potted plant nearby.
Lab Research

Innovations in disease resistance testing.