Marcia MacNeil
CIMMYT to lead CGIAR varietal improvement and seed delivery project in Africa
The AVISA project aims to improve the health and livelihoods of millions by increasing the productivity, profitability, resilience and marketability of nutritious grain, legumes and cereal crops.
New research highlights opportunities to deepen engagement with private sector for increasing impact from cereal breeding
Contributions reflect the breadth of perspectives and expertise within CGIAR and beyond, calling for more demand-oriented variety development and seed delivery.
High-yielding staple crops improve health and prosperity in developing countries
New research uncovers long-term impacts of Green Revolution era productivity, points out lessons for today.
CIMMYT to dedicate historic wheat experimental station to Sanjaya Rajaram
Agricultural experimental station in Toluca will be renamed to honor distinguished scientist.
Researchers identify optimal strategy to maximize genomic estimated breeding values
Genomic selection breeding approach paves the way to better maize and wheat in farmers’ fields faster.
First complete cytological characterization of the 2NvS translocation
Study validates importance and uncovers new benefits of crucial wheat genome segment.
CIMMYT scientist Ravi Singh receives prestigious award from the Government of India
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honor conferred by the Government of India to non-resident Indians.
“Historic” release of six improved wheat varieties in Nepal
High-zinc and climate-resilient varieties poised to boost production for farmers and nutrition for consumers.
Matching seed to farmer
New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico.
CIMMYT scientists recognized for impact
Wheat researchers listed among world’s most influential scholars, based on citations.
Webinar explores continuous improvement approach to plant breeding
Approach can save breeders to time and money, cut waste and improve client-focused results.
A track record of delivering local solutions with a global perspective
External review confirms the impact and achievements of the CGIAR Research Program on Wheat and its vital partnerships.
Retrospective quantitative genetic analysis and genomic prediction of global wheat yields
A new quantitative genetics study makes a strong case for the yield testing strategies CIMMYT uses in its wheat breeding program.
East Africa partners welcome “new era” in wheat breeding collaboration
Experts from Ethiopia and Kenya join CIMMYT and other partners to renew a long-standing collaboration under the auspices of the new AGG project.
Reaching women with improved maize and wheat
The new AGG project aims to respond to the climate emergency and gender nexus through gender-intentional product profiles for its improved seed varieties and gender-intentional seed delivery pathways.
