Maize

Videos

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Climate change will see pests moving countries and continents as conditions become more favorable.

Features

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CIMMYT and partners revise Nepal’s seed science and technology curriculum, so university graduates are better equipped to join the industry’s work force.

Explainers

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What they are, why they are important for your health, and how to identify them.

Features

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Technical coordination between research and development partners is key to breed maize varieties that respond to the diverse needs of small farmers.

In the media

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Source: Maclean's (6 Mar 2020)

Preserving ancient maize landraces in Mexico is key for biodiversity, food security and future sustainability.

Videos

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Consumers near Mexico City perceived blue maize tortillas to taste better. They were willing to pay up to a third more to buy them for special family events or to consume them in restaurants.

News

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New maize varieties to bolster seed sector and enhance farm productivity.

Projects

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In the media

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Source: Times of India (31 Jan 2020)

New seed will withstand drought conditions and natural calamities.

In the media

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Source: Excelsior (26 Jan 2020)

CIMMYT germplasm bank samples are the basis for development of new maize seeds used in the MasAgro Program.

Features

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Public and private partners join forces to mitigate voracious pest.

In the media

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Source: Mexico News Daily (15 Jan 2020)

Winner acknowledges the work of INIFAP, CIMMYT and the Mexico Corn Tortilla Foundation to recuperate native maize species.

News

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Interested organizations are invited to send maize germplasm for screening.

Features

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Science offers opportunity to curb greenhouse gas emissions related to agriculture and meet climate goals.