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Media resources
For interviews and queries, contact:
Mike Listman
Head, Corporate Communications
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Apdo. Postal 6-641
06600 Mexico, D.F., MEXICO
phone: +52 (55) 5804 7537
cel: +52 (1-55) 3765 9065
fax: +52 (55) 5804 7558
email : m.listman@cgiar.org
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT (www.cimmyt.org), is an international, not-for-profit research and training organization. With partners in over 100 countries, the center applies science to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources in the developing world. The center's outputs and services include improved maize and wheat varieties and cropping systems, the conservation of maize and wheat genetic resources, and capacity building. CIMMYT belongs to and is funded by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) (www.cgiar.org) and also receives support from national governments, foundations, development banks, and other public and private agencies.
Established in 1971, the CGIAR is a strategic partnership of countries, international and regional organizations and private foundations supporting the work of 15 international Centers. In collaboration with national agricultural research systems, civil society and the private sector, the CGIAR fosters sustainable agricultural growth through high-quality science aimed at benefiting the poor through stronger food security, better human nutrition and health, higher incomes and improved management of natural resources. The science that made possible the Green Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s was largely the work of CGIAR centers and their national agricultural research partners.
CIMMYT e-News
Monthly electronic bulletin that carries compelling stories and illustrations
about the work of CIMMYT and partners. The e-News reaches thousands of
readers worldwide.
CIMMYT annual reports
A collection of reports on important advances in CIMMYT work to develop,
test, and promote its flagship products. They are available in both English
and Spanish, and include listings of key staff and Trustees, and contact
and financial information (budget, donors).
CIMMYT
flagship products
CIMMYT puts cutting-edge science at the service of developing country
farmers, offering them better food security and livelihoods through nine
flagship products encompassing maize, wheat, research tools, cropping
systems, and capacity-building.
CIMMYT
photo gallery
A collection of images that can be used for stories or websites, as long
as credit is given, images are not distorted or altered, and use is not
commercial.
Media releases
| CIMMYT scientist receives international award for
work on more nutritious maize for the poor Researcher refines advanced lab techniques to identify maize with more provitamins A, micronutrients, and protein. (04 Dec. 2007) |
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| Chinese Agricultural Science Academies take regional award for
work with global research center from Mexico to breed high-yield,
quality wheats CAAS and CIMMYT to strengthen ties in a US$ 3 million agreement on 04 December 2007. (04 Dec. 2007) |
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| New leadership for CIMMYT Thomas Lumpkin to direct the work of leading global research center for development. (17 Oct. 2007) |
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| Body Blow to Grain Borer in Africa New African maize withstands the onslaught of one of the most damaging pests. NAIROBI, Kenya. (26 Sept. 2007) |
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| Borlaug is golden For ‘uplifting humanity’ CIMMYT’s Norman Borlaug receives highest US civil award. He calls for renewed US commitment to agricultural research for the developing world.(17 July 2007) |
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| Dangerous wheat disease jumps Red Sea Devastating fungal pathogen spreads from eastern Africa to Yemen, following path scientists predicted. (11 Jan 2007) |
