This is a selection of the latest CIMMYT news stories.
News
CIMMYT releases 12 new maize lines
CIMMYT maize lines CML604A to CML615A are adapted to tropical maize production environments.
Digitization equipment set to accelerate Kenya’s breeding programs
New equipment will speed up and enhance the accuracy of national breeding processes including seed preparation, data collection and inventory management.
CIMMYT and John Innes Centre announce strategic collaboration on wheat research
Partnership of two world-class research institutes will harness state-of-the-art technology to find solutions for wheat farmers and consumers.
Can we create a climate-resistant coffee in time?
Source: The Guardian (27 Apr 2021)
Matthew Reynolds talked to The Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast about the process of creating climate- and heat-resistant crops.
Many birds with one stone
Two-wheel tractors have replaced outdated farming tools, helping Ethiopian farmers reduce drudgery, improve productivity and increase their profits.
The transformative value of maize
In India’s state of Odisha, maize farming is lifting up the socioeconomic status of women.
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?
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