Kenyan researchers at KALRO, in partnership with CIMMYT, have developed new maize varieties resistant to the fall armyworm, enhancing food security. These varieties, approved after rigorous testing, are expected to increase maize production. The development is supported by a $500,000 grant from CIMMYT, which also funds infrastructure improvements to aid in seed distribution.
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Nutrition, health and food security
Modern nixtamalization technology could increase maize uses and offer Kenyans invaluable benefits.
Environmental health and biodiversity
Breakthrough comes after three years of intensive research and trials conducted in Kenya — and during the United Nations International Year of Plant Health — and represents a significant advance in the global fight against fall armyworm.
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: Kenya Broadcasting Company (5 Oct 2020)
CIMMYT and partners are supporting the commercial seed sector to produce seed free from the maize cause of maize lethal necrosis.
