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Multi-trait genomic-enabled prediction enhances accuracy in multi-year wheat breeding trials
InnovationsResearchers found that prediction performance was highest using a multi-trait model.
CIMMYT scientists join 60th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers’ Meet
InnovationsMeeting highlights new varieties, production growth and strengthened collaboration through Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize and Wheat (AGG) project.
Understanding decision support
Environmental health and biodiversityResearchers study the design, delivery and use of digital decision-support tools for smallholder maize farmers in northern Nigeria.
When it comes to maize variety choices, can farmers have it all?
Varietal trait prioritization is important for balancing commercial realities and farmers’ diverse interests.
Waging war against the fall armyworm
Environmental health and biodiversityCIMMYT and its partners worldwide continue to work on this complex challenge, so millions of smallholder farmers can protect their crops and feed their families.
Bangladesh could largely reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture while increasing efficiency in production
Climate adaptation and mitigationFarmers could save costs and contribute to climate mitigation by adopting easy-to-access farming methods like better nitrogen management, intermittent irrigation, and strip tillage, study shows.
Adult plant resistance (APR): the strategy to beat persistent pathogens
Environmental health and biodiversityCIMMYT’s decision to focus on APR genes versus race-specific genes (R-genes) protects the livelihoods of millions of smallholder wheat farmers throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
A view from above
InnovationsCIMMYT scientists use high-powered drones and space satellite imagery to accelerate crop improvement, fight pests and diseases and help farmers make better crop management decisions.
A challenge solved
Environmental health and biodiversityMassive study of breeding lines across environments pinpoints genomic regions associated with yield potential and stress-resilience in bread wheat.
Buying into new seed
Climate adaptation and mitigationA mock shop helps researchers understand how Kenyan farmers choose maize seed when their preferred varieties are out of stock.
Digitization equipment set to accelerate Kenya’s breeding programs
Capacity developmentNew equipment will speed up and enhance the accuracy of national breeding processes including seed preparation, data collection and inventory management.
Revisiting the inverse size-productivity relationship
InnovationsStudy results suggest caution in designing agricultural policies based on evidence derived from inaccurate measurement protocols.
Fighting the stress
InnovationsCIMMYT partner seed company supports smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa with stress-tolerant seed against biotic and abiotic stresses.
Power steering
Gender equality, youth and social inclusionWomen in Bangladesh start successful businesses using power-tiller-operated seeders.
The transformative value of maize
Capacity developmentIn India’s state of Odisha, maize farming is lifting up the socioeconomic status of women.