Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (ICTA)

Industry

Crop protection, Seeds & genetics

Topics

Hybrid seeds & crop breeding, GM traits & gene editing, Crop protection chemicals & fertilizers

Role

Research / RTO — “…is Guatemala’s agricultural research institute focused on advancing farming through science and technology. It…”

Parent / group

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA)

Why it is bioeconomy

ICTA is a decentralized public institution in Guatemala dedicated to agricultural research, technology generation, and transfer for the national agricultural sector.

Found via

INTA; INIA Perú; [Gap] Guatemala · agri

Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.

• 2026-08-11 Técnicos de Escuintla y Santa Rosa fortalecen capacidades en metodología Keyline - Gobierno de Guatemala
  The article mentions the Institute of Science and Technology Agrícolas (ICTA) as the venue for the practical portion of the Keyline hydrological design training in Masagua, Escuintla. It implies ICTA hosted hands-on exercises related to water and soil …
• 2026-03-19 Resaltan el trabajo del ICTA y la protección de semillas para fortalecer el agro - Ministerio de Agricultura Ganadería y Alimentación
  The article highlights ICTA’s work in agricultural science and seed protection, noting a technical visit by international delegates to showcase ICTA’s research advances, germplasm bank, and the importance of protecting new plant varieties to strengthen …
• 2026-08-18 #Jutiapa | Lanzamiento de Semilla Biofortificada ICTA TAHUAL – Gobernación Departamental de Jutiapa
  The page reports the official launch of ICTA-developed biofortified bean seed ICTA TAHUAL by the Jutiapa authorities, highlighting its higher iron and zinc content and a donation of 10 pounds of seed to farmers to promote nutrition, yields, and adoption of …
• 2026-03-24 Guatemala fortalece el resguardo de sus semillas con nueva cámara fría en el ICTA - VIDER
  The ICTA (Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology) hosts a new cold room in its Germplasm Bank to better conserve Guatemala’s seed genetic heritage, including crops like maize and beans, and to support research and climate resilience. It also notes …
• 2026-07-20 ICTA protege patrimonio genético agrícola del país | Diario de Centro América
  The Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (ICTA) in Guatemala safeguards the country’s genetic agricultural heritage, maintaining 4,000 germplasm accessions and preserving native and criollo crops through in vitro and cold storage, including a …
• 2026-04-06 Fortalecen la ciencia al servicio del país - VIDER
  The ICTA is being reinforced to serve rural development by aligning technical efforts with national goals, focusing on implementing the annual Plan Operativo Anual (POA) and developing new technologies for vegetables and key grains (beans, rice, sorghum), …

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