Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
Breaking Ground: Scientist L.M. Suresh uses new technology to fight maize lethal necrosis disease in eastern Africa
Nutrition, health and food security
Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease is putting maize production at risk in eastern Africa, escalating food insecurity in the region.
New tools help breeders fight emerging challenges in maize
Capacity development
Researchers from across the globe assembled in Nairobi for a 10-day training course on increasing genetic gains in maize by integrating novel technologies in breeding.
New online portal offers information to curb maize lethal necrosis in Africa
Innovations
The new maize lethal necrosis online portal provides up-to-date information and surveillance tools to help researchers control and stop the spread of the deadly disease.
Quality assurance and control ensure delivery of high quality maize seed to farmers
Capacity development
Representatives gathered to discuss how maize seed systems in Africa can be strengthened through quality assurance control measures.
Breaking Ground: Vijay Chaikam develops doubled haploid lines to accelerate maize breeding
Innovations
Vijay Chaikam works as a scientist and manager at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center doubled haploid facility in Kiboko, Kenya.
Breaking Ground: Monica Mezzalama keeps vital check on seed health and biosafety
Plant pathology expert Monica Mezzalama shares on keeping biosafety and seed health in check at CIMMYT.
Combating spread of MLN in Africa poses unique but surmountable challenges, seed health specialist says
Innovations
Maize lethal necrosis poses a major concern to researchers, seed companies and farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.
First drought tolerant and insect resistant “stacked” transgenic maize harvested in Kenya
Innovations
For the first time, transgenic maize hybrids that combine insect resistance and drought tolerance have been harvested from confined field trials.
CIMMYT Participates in the Sixth African Green Revolution Forum
Nutrition, health and food security
CIMMYT joined 1,700 delegates from around the globe who participated in the sixth African Green Revolution Forum.
Young African scientists gain inspiration from experienced maize researchers
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP) team in Africa attended the AfPBA training program held June 2016 at the World Agroforestry Center.
CIMMYT and partners set the pace in maize and wheat research in Africa
Capacity development
State-of-art research facilities leap Africa’s Agricultural potential through modern research.
New Publications: Maize Lethal Necrosis survey reveals farmer impact, future needs
Capacity development
A new study reveals the need for continued development of maize varieities resistant to MLN and strengthening farmer resilience.
Kenyan maize nutrition and safety get boost from ancient Mexican technique
Nutrition, health and food security
Modern nixtamalization technology could increase maize uses and offer Kenyans invaluable benefits.
Kenya gives conditional approval to grow genetically-transformed maize
Nutrition, health and food security
KALRO will conduct National Performance Trials in Kenya using genetically-transformed, insect resistant maize beginning on Feb. 9.
