Maize

Press releases

New leadership will continue to build on scientific excellence on maize and wheat research.

Videos

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CIMMYT and its partners worldwide continue to work on this complex challenge, so millions of smallholder farmers can protect their crops and feed their families.

News

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Working towards resilience, renewal and transition in our agri-food systems.

In the media

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Source: La NaciĂłn (26 Jun 2021)

An article in La NaciĂłn praises the work of a number of research institutions, including CIMMYT, for their use of science and technology to develop hybrid maize lines adapted to the needs of farmers, markets and consumers.

Features

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Fostering private sector engagement to develop and scale locally-produced hybrids seeds in Nepal.

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Martin Kropff sits down with scientists involved in maize breeding, wheat quality and crop data to discuss their successes and passion behind the work that they do to help CIMMYT and CGIAR reach the Sustainable Development Goals.

News

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Postgraduate students visit a hybrid maize seed company as part of drive to enhance partnerships between Nepal’s agricultural universities and the seed industry.

News

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The TA5085 variety will benefit farmers producing under rain-fed conditions in drought-prone areas, like Myanmar’s central dry zones.

Publications

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Don’t discount the contribution cereals can make to combatting micronutrient malnutrition, say researchers.

Features

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CIMMYT scientists use high-powered drones and space satellite imagery to accelerate crop improvement, fight pests and diseases and help farmers make better crop management decisions.

Features

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A mock shop helps researchers understand how Kenyan farmers choose maize seed when their preferred varieties are out of stock.

Videos

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How to preserve and share the genetic biodiversity of maize.

In the media

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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.

Features

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From biofortification to cooking techniques, a CIMMYT scientist and her team test how to make this global staple as nutritious as possible.