Meet the role models for the next generation of women and girls in science
February 8, 2019Molero, Khanal and Abdul Fatah are helping pave the way for the next generation of female scientists. Whether working on crop physiology, nutrient management or food consumption patterns, their career …
Cobs & Spikes: Jump-starting Haiti’s maize seed sector
February 6, 2019Haiti has the lowest maize yields in Latin America and the Caribbean, and around half of the population is undernourished. Five hurricanes in the past decade and a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in 2010 hav …
Scaling to new heights in agriculture
January 29, 2019How to scale? This question frequently comes up as projects look to expand and replicate results. In order to sustain enduring impacts for projects after their lifetime, agricultural programs are turn …
Call for nominees for the 2019 Maize Youth Innovators Awards – Africa
January 28, 2019Nominations for the 2019 MAIZE Youth Innovators Awards – Africa are now open, through March 15, 2019. These awards recognize the contributions of young women and men below 35 years of age who are impl …
University of Queensland student researches tan spot resistance in wheat at CIMMYT
January 21, 2019In 2018, Tamaya Peressini, from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), a research institute of the University of Queensland (UQ), travelled to CIMMYT in Mexico as part of …
International Maize Improvement Consortium for Africa ramps up seed innovations
January 10, 2019The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) launched the International Maize Improvement Consortium for Africa (IMIC-Africa) in May 2018, to better engage with a committed set of par …
CIMMYT celebrates AWARD’s ten years empowering African women in agricultural research
January 10, 2019CIMMYT’s gender team joined African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) to celebrate its ten years of empowering women with essential skills and knowledge.
Visiting researcher from Malaysia studies growing importance of maize and wheat in the country
January 3, 2019Visiting researcher Fazleen Abdul Fatah is studying the growing importance of maize and wheat in emerging economies. Fazleen Abdul Fatah credits a number of factors for her interest in agricultural re …
7th International Cereal Nematodes Symposium
December 21, 2018Background and objectives: The International Cereal Nematodes Symposium (ICNS) is an extension to the International Cereal Nematode Initiative (ICNI) that was established in 2006. It aims to create a …
Statistical Analysis of Genetic and Phenotypic Data for Breeders
December 20, 2018Objectives Through lectures, practices and discussions, you will learn: Basic concepts about Generalized Linear Mixed Models. Use of computing tools for analysis of genetic experiments, analysis of mu …
Best of 2018: Editors’ picks
December 20, 2018In 2018, our editors continued to cover exciting news and events related to maize and wheat science around the world. Altogether, we published more than 200 stories. It is impossible to capture all of …
International coalition keeps devastating maize disease at bay, but risks still linger
December 10, 2018Delegates of the 3-year review conference pose for a group photograph at the ICRAF Campus in Nairobi. (Photo: Joshua Masinde/CIMMYT) NAIROBI, Kenya (CIMMYT) — When maize lethal necrosis (MLN) was firs …
Extension materials on best agronomic practices endorsed by government of Nepal
December 6, 2018Agricultural extension materials on best management practices for rice (left) and cauliflower, developed by CIMMYT as part of the NSAF project. KATHMANDU, Nepal (CIMMYT) — Maintenance and enhancement …
CIMMYT scientists recognized for top-ranking research impact
December 6, 2018Five scientists from the CIMMYT community have been recognized with the Highly Cited Researcher award for 2018 for the influence of their research among their scientific peers. The list, developed by …
New Soil Intelligence System for India provides high-quality data using modern analytics
December 4, 2018K.V. Naga Madhuri, Principal Scientist for Soil Science at Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (front), explains soil spectra during the opening of the soil spectroscopy lab at the Regional Ag …
West Bengal agri-entrepreneur a role model for farmers in her community
November 29, 2018Hosneara Bibi (top-right) shows her zero-tillage wheat crop. (Photo: SSCOP) Hosneara Bibi is a farmer in the village of West Ghughumari, in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, India. She began he …
Matthew Reynolds joins the Mexican Academy of Sciences
November 16, 2018EL BATAN, Mexico (CIMMYT) — Mexico’s most prestigious scientific association has welcomed Matthew Reynolds among its regular members after accepting the nomination presented by fellow member, Alfonso …
Inspiring millennials to focus on food security: The power of mentorship
November 12, 2018As part of their education, students worldwide learn about the formidable challenges their generation faces, including food shortages, climate change, and degrading soil health. Mentors and educators …
CIMMYT trains early career scientists on wheat rust diagnosis and management
November 9, 2018NJORO, Kenya (CIMMYT) — The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), in collaboration with Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and Cornell University, re …
Reaching out to millions of smallholder farmers: exploring collaboration with Shamba Shape-Up
November 8, 2018On October 22, David Campbell, CEO of Mediae, and his team presented their TV and digital education and development programs to International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) staff in Nairo …