Mexico
What is nixtamalization?
Water, heat and lime transform grain in a traditional Central American maize processing method.
CIMMYT to dedicate historic wheat experimental station to Sanjaya Rajaram
Agricultural experimental station in Toluca will be renamed to honor distinguished scientist.
A knowledge revolution
CIMMYT researchers present new knowledge management framework for agri-food innovation systems.
Remembering the life and legacy of Sanjaya Rajaram
Former CIMMYT Wheat Program director and distinguished scientist made remarkable contributions to wheat improvement worldwide.
Nixtamalization: An ingenious solution for healthier maize-based diets
Could an ancient and — in the Americas — commonplace practice help make maize agri-food systems more nutritious?
Agriculture for Peace: A call to action to avert a global food crisis
CIMMYT, the Government of Mexico and the Nobel Peace Center celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize.
50-year anniversary of Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize
A special event will make a global call to action: to develop a transformational response of agriculture for peace.
Matching seed to farmer
New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico.
“CIMMYT is at my heart”
Global Wheat Program director Hans Braun retires, leaving behind a legacy of strong leadership and wheat for millions.
Breaking Ground: Andrea Gardeazábal transforms data into meaningful information
Monitor, Evaluation and Learning Manager uses technological tools to streamline data gathering and analysis for improved project design.
Beyond breeding: the potential of improved postharvest storage techniques for smallholder farmers
Two-year study reveals techniques to strengthen Mexican smallholder farmers’ food security.
Kellogg’s proposes initiatives to improve the nutrition of Mexicans
Source: El Universal (16 Oct 2020)
CIMMYT and Kellogg partnership seeks to increase the productivity of land and efficient use of available natural resources while mitigating the effects of climate change.
An exciting time for wheat research: Incoming director highlights CIMMYT wheat breeding innovations
Alison Bentley introduces herself and CIMMYT’s innovative wheat research at the BGRI Technical Workshop.
Honoring the life and legacy of Donald Winkelmann
Former director general Donald Winkelmann was instrumental in achieving growth and recognition for CIMMYT.
Leading US agronomy organization awards fellowship to CIMMYT agri-food systems expert
Bram Govaerts receives the highest distinction offered by the American Society of Agronomy.
