CIMMYT

Our mission is “Maize and wheat science for improved livelihoods.” We envision a world with healthier and more prosperous people — free from the threat of global food crises — and with more resilient agri-food systems.

Our germplasm banks contain the largest and most diverse collections of maize and wheat in the world.

The power of a seed.

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Maize and wheat science for improved livelihoods.

Developing nutritious, high-yielding, climate-resilient, disease- and pest-resistant maize for the tropics.

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CIMMYT annual reports and CRP Maize & CRP Wheat annual reports.

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CIMMYT’s Board of Trustees and Management Committee ensure commitment and high professional standards.

CIMMYT is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

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