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Damania awarded Meyer Medal for conserving grain genetics

Ardeshir Damania’s rescue of the world’s wheat seeds, now preserved at CIMMYT, safeguards biodiversity and strengthens global food security

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Accelerating maize breeding: CIMMYT’s 2nd generation tropical haploid inducers reach 50 organizations in 18 countries

Discover how CIMMYT’s second generation tropically adapted haploid inducers are transforming hybrid maize breeding by cutting timelines and boosting efficiency

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Genetic analysis identifies key loci for traits and resistance in Qinghai plateau wheat F2 populations

CIMMYT germplasm combined with Qinghai Plateau wheat revealed 99 genetic loci for yield, stress tolerance, and stripe rust resistance, paving...

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From Gene to Impact: Science and Partnerships to Transform Agriculture

CIMMYT hosted a field day at its Sanjaya Rajaram Experimental Station in Toluca, showcasing innovations in wheat disease resistance, climate...

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Damania awarded Meyer Medal for conserving grain genetics

Ardeshir Damania’s rescue of the world’s wheat seeds, now preserved at...

tag icon Environmental health and biodiversity, Innovations, Nutrition, health and food security
News

Accelerating maize breeding: CIMMYT’s 2nd generation tropical haploid inducers reach 50 organizations in 18 countries

Discover how CIMMYT’s second generation tropically adapted haploid inducers are transforming...

tag icon Innovations, Nutrition, health and food security, Poverty reduction, livelihoods and jobs
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Genetic analysis identifies key loci for traits and resistance in Qinghai plateau wheat F2 populations

CIMMYT germplasm combined with Qinghai Plateau wheat revealed 99 genetic loci...

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation, Innovations, Nutrition, health and food security
News

From Gene to Impact: Science and Partnerships to Transform Agriculture

CIMMYT hosted a field day at its Sanjaya Rajaram Experimental Station...

tag icon Climate adaptation and mitigation, Innovations, Nutrition, health and food security
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Building Resilience in Sudan: Sustain Sudan Project Launches with Strong Partner Commitments

The Sustain Sudan Project unites global partners to revive farming, support...

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From Feeding the World to Building Resilient Food Systems: Why the Time to Act Is Now

CIMMYT is leading the urgent shift from feeding the world to...

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Patience, Trust, and a Long View: How farmers in Malawi are shaping the future of Conservation Agriculture

Discover how Conservation Agriculture is transforming smallholder farming in Malawi through...

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From Struggle to Strength: A Young Farmer’s Journey Toward Sustainable Prosperity

When young minds meet the right tools, they don’t just grow...

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Isabell Olsasky: from Iowa to Mexico: research, culture, and a deeper understanding of global agriculture

From Iowa to Mexico, Isabell Olsasky’s journey as a Borlaug Ruan...

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Proudly announcing the 2025 Derek Tribe Award recipient – Velu Govindan

CIMMYT’s Dr. Velu Govindan wins the 2025 Derek Tribe Award for...

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CIMMYT and WorldVeg Unite for Better Nutrition and Farmer Incomes

CIMMYT and the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg ) accelerated its global...

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Rising from adversity: The inspiring success of Asma and Tasin’s engineering workshop

A resilient mother-daughter duo transforms a family-run light engineering business through...

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