Marcia MacNeil
A fresh look at the genes behind grain weight in spring bread wheat
New study provides an extensive field-test validation of existing genetic markers for thousand grain weight; finds both surprises and promising results.
Bottlenecks between basic and applied plant science jeopardize life-saving crop improvements
Bottlenecks between basic and applied plant science jeopardize life-saving crop improvements.
Global group of journalists find wheat research, comradery in Canada
WHEAT media sponsorship connects scientists and reporters at International Wheat Congress.
Using the MARPLE kit to diagnose wheat rust in Ethiopia
The mobile kit will allow Ethiopia to quickly identify wheat rust strains in 48 hours, instead of sending samples to labs abroad.
Modern wheat breeding benefits high- and low-input farmers, study shows
Study results underscore the value of CIMMYT’s breeding programs.
Rebuttal letter sets the record straight on crop breeding for climate change resilience
Crop scientists refute the flawed findings of a study questioning climate resilience in modern wheat breeding.
MARPLE team recognized for international impact
Research team behind revolutionary field test for wheat disease wins prestigious BBSRC prize.
Assessing the effectiveness of a “wheat holiday” for preventing blast in the lower Gangetic plains
Policy to encourage alternative crops for wheat farmers in South Asia a short-term solution at best, say CIMMYT researchers
New infographics illustrate impact of wheat blast
They show how wheat blast spreads, its potential effect on wheat production in South Asia and ways farmers can manage it.