CIMMYT

CIMMYT
In the media

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity

Source: World Grain (19 Mar 2021)

Genetic analyses show that a destructive wheat blast fungus that travelled from South America to South East Asia is now established in Zambia under rain-fed conditions.

In the media

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity

Source: The Counter (21 May 2021)

Dave Hodson discusses why conservation may be the key to our survival.

Preserving the legacy of biodiversity and researching ways to stay within planetary boundaries.

In the media

tag icon Capacity development

Source: El Sol de MĂ©xico (16 May 2021)

Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) and its counterpart in the United States reached an agreement to promote knowledge sharing and scientific collaboration on agriculture-related issues.

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tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Source: Seed World (14 May 2021)

CIMMYT has released a set of 12 new maize lines adapted to the tropical  environments targeted by CIMMYT and partner institutions.

News

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CIMMYT maize lines CML604A to CML615A are adapted to tropical maize production environments.

In the media

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Source: Genetic Literacy Project (5 May 2021)

This tribute to the life and work of Sanjaya Rajaram also flags CIMMYT’s contribution to improving livelihoods and fostering more productive sustainable maize and wheat farming.

In the media

tag icon Nutrition, health and food security

Source: El Sol de MĂ©xico (4 May 2021)

An op-ed published in El Sol de MĂ©xico recognizes CIMMYT’s contribution to tackling food insecurity through improved nutrient-rich, high-yielding varieties and sustainable agronomic practices.

Press releases

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Partnership of two world-class research institutes will harness state-of-the-art technology to find solutions for wheat farmers and consumers.

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Source: El Sol de MĂ©xico (29 Apr 2021)

During the presentation of Mexico’s 2021 Agri-Food Expectations, Bram Govaerts, Director General of CIMMYT, flagged a number of initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s food self-sufficiency.

In the media

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Source: The Guardian (27 Apr 2021)

Matthew Reynolds talked to The Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast about the process of creating climate- and heat-resistant crops.

Press releases

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

Over 700,000 people will benefit from the Aguas Firmes project, which will facilitate the adoption of sustainable intensification practices on more than 4,000 hectares, through a partnership with Grupo Modelo and GIZ.

In the media

tag icon Nutrition, health and food security

Source: Reuters (15 Apr 2021)

Scientists at CIMMYT expect to sharply ramp up new wheat varieties enriched with zinc that can boost the essential mineral for millions of poor people with deficient diets.

Press releases

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation

A new meta-study confirms that nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced by boosting nitrogen productivity, crop yield and use of “4Rs.”

In the media

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity

Source: Forbes MĂ©xico (7 Apr 2021)

Through regenerative agriculture prices, Grupo Bimbo, a partner of CIMMYT, is revitalizing and ensuring the sustainability of Mexico’s agricultural sector.