Wheat

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Source: 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.

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Agricultural experimental station in Toluca will be renamed to honor distinguished scientist.

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Genomic selection breeding approach paves the way to better maize and wheat in farmers’ fields faster.

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Source: 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.

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Source: 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.

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Pakistan’s goal to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat production just became more attainable with the release of five new wheat varieties.

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Study validates importance and uncovers new benefits of crucial wheat genome segment.

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Interactive map illustrates impacts of BGRI’s 15 years of collaboration for disease- and climate-resilient wheat.

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Molecular breeding experts learn about state-of-the-art data analysis and visualization tools at Wheat Initiative workshops.

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Former CIMMYT Wheat Program director and distinguished scientist made remarkable contributions to wheat improvement worldwide.

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On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, CGIAR and CIMMYT scientists share their career journeys.

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Barry O’Farrell highlighted strong collaboration of CIMMYT and BISA with Australian research institutes.

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The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honor conferred by the Government of India to non-resident Indians.

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Source: World Grain (12 Jan 2021)

CIMMYT was awarded a $5 million grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) to develop climate-resilient wheat.