Dataset: Citizen Science Monitoring of Native Potato Varieties in Ecuador

This dataset contains information collected through the VarScout mobile application as part of a citizen science initiative to monitor native potato varieties in Ecuador. The monitoring involved farmers, native potato custodians, youth, and local technicians across selected Andean regions. The dataset documents the diversity and geographic distribution of native potato varieties, primarily identified by local names reported by farmers. Each observation includes standardized information such as variety identification, location, date, and photographic metadata. All participant data have been anonymized in accordance with ethical and data protection standards