Wheat
Wheat blast spread globally under climate change modeled for the first time
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Climate change: fungal disease endangers wheat production.
Protected: CSP2301-008RTX: ACRCP Phase 5: Optimising genetic control of wheat rusts through high value resistance genes
Innovations
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Protected: GRUMA’s Sustainability Plan: Promoting sustainable agrifood systems in intensive production schemes
Environmental health and biodiversity
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Protected: Training program for Chinese young scientists 2024
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Protected: China 2023 Contribution (to be applied in 2024)
Capacity development
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Protected: Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat
Capacity development
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Padma Shri for Kashi scientist Ravi Prakash Singh
Nutrition, health and food security
Source: The Times of India ()
Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh, associated with CIMMYT, is awarded the Padma Shri.
New wheat varieties lauded for mitigating rust disease, increasing yield in Ethiopia
Capacity development
Source: Milling Middle East & Africa ()
CIMMYT’s wheat varieties boost Ethiopia’s agriculture by combating rust and increasing yields, significantly enhancing food security.
CIMMYT scientists recognized for significant research impact
Innovations
Jill Cairns, José Crossa and Matthew Reynolds named as Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) in Clarivate’s 2023 Analysis.
Gene Editing Boosts Heat-Resistant Wheat Hopes
Innovations
Source: Technology Networks ()
CIMMYT’s focus on gene editing, like the DMC1 gene study, is paving the way for wheat varieties that can withstand rising temperatures.
Ismahane Elouafi returns to CIMMYT—on a system-wide tour
Environmental health and biodiversity
CGIAR leadership visited CIMMYT to learn about the Center’s work in advancing resilient food systems.
CIMMYT-BISA-ICAR partnership brings huge benefits in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigation
In 2011, CIMMYT and ICAR committed to agricultural development in South Asia with the creation of BISA. Since then, BISA has increased crop yields, developed hardy wheat varieties and championed environmental health.
2024 WIT Award nominations now open from Borlaug Global Rust Initiative
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
The Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Award honors outstanding early-career scientists engaged in wheat research.
