Wheat

News

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

Blogs

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CIMMYT’s decision to focus on APR genes versus race-specific genes (R-genes) protects the livelihoods of millions of smallholder wheat farmers throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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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.

In the media

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Source: World Grain (19 Mar 2021)

Genetic analyses show that a destructive wheat blast fungus that travelled from South America to South East Asia is now established in Zambia under rain-fed conditions.

Publications

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

Features

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Educator and researcher trains partners from around the world in CIMMYT’s unique wheat improvement course.

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.

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Source: Genetic Literacy Project (5 May 2021)

This tribute to the life and work of Sanjaya Rajaram also flags CIMMYT’s contribution to improving livelihoods and fostering more productive sustainable maize and wheat farming.

Press releases

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Partnership of two world-class research institutes will harness state-of-the-art technology to find solutions for wheat farmers and consumers.

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Source: The Guardian (27 Apr 2021)

Matthew Reynolds talked to The Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast about the process of creating climate- and heat-resistant crops.

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Source: Reuters (15 Apr 2021)

Scientists at CIMMYT expect to sharply ramp up new wheat varieties enriched with zinc that can boost the essential mineral for millions of poor people with deficient diets.

Blogs

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Alumni of CIMMYT’s historic wheat training program reflect on a powerful learning experience.

In the media

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Source: Forbes MĂ©xico (7 Apr 2021)

Through regenerative agriculture prices, Grupo Bimbo, a partner of CIMMYT, is revitalizing and ensuring the sustainability of Mexico’s agricultural sector.

Features

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Five CIMMYT solutions for a fairer, healthier world.