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Sequestering carbon in soils: what agriculture can do
Climate adaptation and mitigationSource: Cirad (1 Nov 2023)
CIMMYT studying sustainable strategies and soil carbon stocks.
Ten years later: CIMMYT facilities in East Africa continue to make a difference
Climate adaptation and mitigationA decade of maize impact, celebrating 10 years of success with CIMMYT’s maize DH and MLN screening facilities.
Celebrating collaboration in science
InnovationsChina-CIMMYT alumni event in Beijing recognizes the impact of partnership.
Fall armyworm research, development and extension for horticulture
Capacity developmentTeams from Queensland DAF, Agriculture Victoria and others joined B.M. Prasanna, CIMMYT’s Maize Program Director, to discuss fall armyworm management and explore future collaboration on plant health.
Integrating gender into crop breeding
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionInnovative approaches to incorporating gender considerations into Seed Production Technology for Africa.
CIMMYT makes progress on some of the world’s top problems: 2022 Annual Report, “Harvesting Success”
Capacity developmentCIMMYT presents its 2022 Annual Report.
Breeding for the traits of tomorrow
Climate adaptation and mitigationNew survey identifies opportunities for redesigning crop varieties to win the race between climate change and food security.
CIMMYT director general gains insights into breeding activities at Kiboko research facility
InnovationsIn a recent visit to KALRO facilities in Kiboko, Kenya, CIMMYT commits to advancing the deployment of climate-resilient maize varieties in eastern and southern Africa.
Preventing nitrogen loss in maize
Environmental health and biodiversityCIMMYT and JIRCAS research aims to identify the mechanisms plants use to mitigate nitrogen losses.
Realizing the Potential of Neglected Crops in Latin America
Environmental health and biodiversityCIMMYT highlights the value of neglected crops in Latin America through new methodologies and initiatives.
Harnessing new high-resolution satellite imagery to plant breeding
InnovationsNew study by CIMMYT researchers shows how multi-temporal, high-resolution satellite images can be used effectively to monitor breeding maize and wheat breeding plots in diverse environments.
Hard work pays off
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionYoung Nepalese farmers look towards prosperous futures in agriculture.
CIMMYT releases 32 new elite maize lines
InnovationsCIMMYT maize lines CML616A to CML647A have diverse trait combinations and are suitable for tropical/subtropical maize production environments.