Dedication: Rodomiro Ortiz Plant Breeder, Catalyst for Agricultural Development

I. PREAMBLE II. EARLY YEARS A. Formative Experiences B. University in Peru III. RESEARCH CAREER A. Potato Research at the International Potato Center (CIP) B. Potato Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison C. Vaccinium Research at Rutgers University D. Musa Research at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) E. Nordic Professor of Plant Genetic Resources F. Director of Genetic Resources and Enhancement at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) G. Director of Crop Improvement to Executive Management at IITA H. Research Director to Executive Advisor at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) I. Freelance Executive Advisor to National Opinion Leader in Peru IV. THEMAN V. THE SCIENTIST VI. THEMENTOR, INSPIRER, MANAGER, ANDMULTIPLIER VII. THE FUTURE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PUBLICATIONS OF RODOMIRO ORTIZ GERMPLASM REGISTRATIONS