Marcia MacNeil
CIMMYT and China: A successful partnership since 1974
Capacity development
The CIMMYTâChina collaboration over four decades has added some 10.7 million additional tons of wheat to Chinaâs national wheat output.
CIMMYT to lead CGIAR varietal improvement and seed delivery project in Africa
Innovations
The AVISA project aims to improve the health and livelihoods of millions by increasing the productivity, profitability, resilience and marketability of nutritious grain, legumes and cereal crops.
New research highlights opportunities to deepen engagement with private sector for increasing impact from cereal breeding
Capacity development
Contributions reflect the breadth of perspectives and expertise within CGIAR and beyond, calling for more demand-oriented variety development and seed delivery.
High-yielding staple crops improve health and prosperity in developing countries
Nutrition, health and food security
New research uncovers long-term impacts of Green Revolution era productivity, points out lessons for today.
CIMMYT, AGG wheat experts share latest discoveries at BGRI Technical Workshop
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT scientists recently joined peers in the international wheat research community to share latest findings, offer updates, and raise compelling questions at the 2021 Borlaug Global Rust Initiative Technical Workshop.
CIMMYT to dedicate historic wheat experimental station to Sanjaya Rajaram
Nutrition, health and food security
Agricultural experimental station in Toluca will be renamed to honor distinguished scientist.
Researchers identify optimal strategy to maximize genomic estimated breeding values
Innovations
Genomic selection breeding approach paves the way to better maize and wheat in farmersâ fields faster.
First complete cytological characterization of the 2NvS translocation
Innovations
Study validates importance and uncovers new benefits of crucial wheat genome segment.
CIMMYT scientist Ravi Singh receives prestigious award from the Government of India
Capacity development
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honor conferred by the Government of India to non-resident Indians.
âHistoricâ release of six improved wheat varieties in Nepal
Innovations
High-zinc and climate-resilient varieties poised to boost production for farmers and nutrition for consumers.
Matching seed to farmer
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico.
CIMMYT scientists recognized for impact
Innovations
Wheat researchers listed among worldâs most influential scholars, based on citations.
International Wheat Yield Partnership launches European Winter Wheat Hub
Climate adaptation and mitigation
New hub will ensure that cutting-edge discoveries are rapidly available to the global wheat breeding community.
Webinar explores continuous improvement approach to plant breeding
Innovations
Approach can save breeders to time and money, cut waste and improve client-focused results.
A track record of delivering local solutions with a global perspective
External review confirms the impact and achievements of the CGIAR Research Program on Wheat and its vital partnerships.