Wheat
A view from above
InnovationsCIMMYT 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.
The Green Revolution was built on manipulating genes to breed higher-yielding, disease resistant crops. Here’s an ode to one of its pioneers, Sanjaya Rajaram
Capacity developmentSource: 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.
CIMMYT and John Innes Centre announce strategic collaboration on wheat research
InnovationsPartnership of two world-class research institutes will harness state-of-the-art technology to find solutions for wheat farmers and consumers.
Can we create a climate-resistant coffee in time?
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: 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.
New zinc-fortified wheat set for global expansion to combat malnutrition
Nutrition, health and food securitySource: 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.
Far-reaching impacts
Capacity developmentAlumni of CIMMYT’s historic wheat training program reflect on a powerful learning experience.
Agricultura regenerativa: la ruta sustentable de Grupo Bimbo
Environmental health and biodiversitySource: 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.
World Health Day 2021
Climate adaptation and mitigationFive CIMMYT solutions for a fairer, healthier world.
Grupo Bimbo impulsa agricultura regenerativa de maĂz y trigo
Capacity developmentSource: Milenio (29 Mar 2021)
Through the Sustainable Wheat and Sustainable Maize projects, Bimbo strives to ensure the sustainability of Mexico’s agricultural sector, benefitting over 940 smallholder farmers through yield enhancement and cost reduction strategies.
CIMMYT to dedicate historic wheat experimental station to Sanjaya Rajaram
Nutrition, health and food securityAgricultural experimental station in Toluca will be renamed to honor distinguished scientist.
Researchers identify optimal strategy to maximize genomic estimated breeding values
InnovationsGenomic selection breeding approach paves the way to better maize and wheat in farmers’ fields faster.
Scientist boosted global wheat yield with disease-resistant varieties
Capacity developmentSource: The Sydney Morning Herald (3 Mar 2021)
Sanjaya Rajaram, a world-renowned wheat breeder and scientist recognized with the World Food Prize, died on February 17 from COVID-19 in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico.
Remembering the Legacy of Distinguished Wheat Breeder Sanjaya Rajaram
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: AgriBusiness Global (23 Feb 2021)
A leader of wheat breeding and later director of CIMMYT’s Global Wheat Program, Sanjaya Rajaram passed away at the age of 78.
Five big steps toward wheat self-sufficiency in Pakistan
Climate adaptation and mitigationPakistan’s goal to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat production just became more attainable with the release of five new wheat varieties.