Alfonso Cortés

Alfonso Cortés
Capacity development
Videos

CIMMYT’s experimental station in Obregón is a mecca for wheat research and breeding, where scientists have access to state-of-the-art field facilities and an ideal location.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Videos

How to preserve and share the genetic biodiversity of maize.

Nutrition, health and food security
Videos

CIMMYT maize and wheat quality experts explain the importance of whole grains for healthy diets.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Videos

Maize and wheat seeds from all over the world are preserved at the CIMMYT genebank, used to bring new varieties to farmers, and backed up at the Global Seed Vault.

Nutrition, health and food security
Photos

What do wholegrain foods look like around the world?

Capacity development
Videos

CIMMYT’s five agricultural research stations in Mexico are instrumental for researchers’ work to develop innovative crops and sustainable farming systems worldwide.