Publications
CIMMYT scientists identify novel genomic regions associated with spot blotch resistance
Environmental health and biodiversityResearchers use genome-wide association mapping approach to identify new regions with resistance to the disease.
New publications: Caste-gender intersectionalities in wheat-growing communities in Madhya Pradesh, India
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionStudy reveals gaps and interactions between caste, gender and agricultural decision-making.
New publications: Genome-wide breeding to curtail wheat blast
Environmental health and biodiversityResearchers evaluate the use of genomic selection in wheat breeding against deadly fungal disease.
Cereals research for sustainable health and well-being
Nutrition, health and food securityThe current focus in nutritional circles on micronutrient malnutrition and unhealthy eating habits has raised questions about continuing to invest in research on energy-rich cereal crops and related farming systems.
Climate-smart strategy for weed management proves to be extremely effective
Climate adaptation and mitigationResults of an 8-year study show that weed density and diversity are greatly reduced when zero-tillage, drip-irrigation, and new crops are introduced to rice-wheat systems.
Can Uganda attain zero-hunger?
Nutrition, health and food securityNew study projects food demand in 2030 and considers the implications for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.
Cereal grain harvesting and post-harvest machinery in Nepal
Poverty reduction, livelihoods and jobsNational value chain study presents an overview of the country’s maize, wheat and rice harvesting equipment, from manufacturing and imports to farm-level service provision.
Beneficial bioactives
Nutrition, health and food securityDon’t discount the contribution cereals can make to combatting micronutrient malnutrition, say researchers.
New publications: Doubled haploids in maize — development, deployment and challenges
InnovationsCIMMYT researchers outline the potential opportunities and key challenges of doubled haploid line development in maize.
New publications: Scientists find genomic regions associated with better quality stover traits in maize for animal feed
Nutrition, health and food securityThe results of this study will allow breeders to optimize dual purpose maize varieties to sustainably feed people and their livestock.
Crop variety guide for farmers
Capacity developmentNew manual supports informed choices for climate resilience in Zimbabwe.
Who benefits?
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionStudy explores whether modern maize storage structures offer equal benefits to women and men farmers in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
New publications: Voicing demand for farm power
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionStudy explores how gender norms and intra-household dynamics shape women’s demand articulation for labor-saving technologies.
New publications: COVID-19 induced economic loss and ensuring food security for vulnerable groups
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionStudy quantifies the economic losses from Bangladesh’s COVID-19 lockdowns and outlines policy implications for the country.
Retrospective quantitative genetic analysis and genomic prediction of global wheat yields
InnovationsA new quantitative genetics study makes a strong case for the yield testing strategies CIMMYT uses in its wheat breeding program.