Publications
In maize research, farmers’ priorities are our priorities
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew CIMMYT research sheds light on farmer maize preferences in Ethiopia and western Kenya.
A sustainable solution to micronutrient deficiency
Nutrition, health and food securityZinc and provitamin A biofortified maize genotypes have potential to reduce hidden hunger in Nepal.
Improved nitrogen use can boost tomato yields
Environmental health and biodiversityScientists research whether nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and tomato production in Nepal can be improved with better utilization of nitrogen fertilizer.
Sustainability of rice production in the Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains
Climate adaptation and mitigationScientists determine nitrogen use could be reduced without impacting rice yields for sustainability of rice production in Northwestern Indo-Gangetic Plains.
How does physical disturbance of soil impact carbon mineralization?
Environmental health and biodiversityA study on the physical disturbance of soil shows that it drives changes in soil properties and affects soil microbial activity.
Using ENM principles to preserve soil health
Environmental health and biodiversityScientists recommend alternative methods for preventing soil degradation that can contribute towards attaining food security.
Participatory action research identifies solutions for improved seed storage in Bangladesh
Environmental health and biodiversityWheat farmers in Bangladesh have participated in the design and management of research trials to determine the best wheat seed storage options for their conditions.
Plant breeding must adapt to climate change, finds study
Climate adaptation and mitigationThe goals for breeding new crops have been changed by the rising demands for climate-ready crops, originating from the urgent need to adapt to climate change.
Partnership approach to maize development praised in new study
Capacity developmentMaize varieties with connections to CGIAR germplasm account for 34% of the total maize area in 2015 in 18 sub-Saharan African countries, discover researchers.
Study explores how to reduce GHG emissions while supporting food security through nitrogen management
Climate adaptation and mitigationResponses of yields and Nâ‚‚O emissions to N inputs could be used to design appropriate N management strategies for addressing the dual challenge of food insecurity and climate crisis.
Analyzing 25 years of maize supply and demand in the Global South
Nutrition, health and food securityAfter first being cultivated more than 9,000 years ago, research shows that maize not only plays an essential role in global agrifood systems today but has a strongly increasing demand.
Research shows impact of root and crown rot in wheat
Environmental health and biodiversityA unique study by CIMMYT scientists in TĂĽrkiye in collaboration with scientists from the Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, TĂĽrkiye demonstrate the prevalence of fungi species in wheat production areas in Kazakhstan, which could be affecting wheat yield and quality.
Tackling wheat price rises instigated by conflict
Nutrition, health and food securityReduced wheat exports from Russia and Ukraine are causing an increase in price rises in countries where food security is already a concern.
Increasing yield gain in Afghanistan
Nutrition, health and food securityGenetic gain for yield in CIMMYT varieties distributed in Afghanistan shows an increase over a 14-year period.
Technology addresses gender inequality in wheat farming
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionMale and female farmers in Ethiopia and India face different challenges to accessing new wheat varieties, discovers CIMMYT researchers.