Ridder’s smart technology is used by CIMMYT scientists to develop wheat and maize varieties that boost production, prevent crop disease and improve smallholder farmers’ livelihood.
Greenhouse technologies used to develop resilient maize and wheat varieties
At CIMMYT's experimental station in Toluca, Mexico, scientists use greenhouse technologies to develop improved varieties that boost production, prevent crop disease and improve smallholder farmers’ livelihood.
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Maize and wheat science to sustainably feed the world
New CIMMYT brochure highlights value of maize and wheat science to battle rising undernourishment.
CIMMYT museum highlights cultural aspects of maize and wheat
A new museum in Mexico provides historical background and context for scientific research into maize and wheat, emphasizing agricultural achievements in the developing world.
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Improved heat-resistant wheat varieties are identified
Source: Phys.org (16 Jun 2020)
CIMMYT and University of Cordoba studied 54 kinds of wheat to analyze response to high temperatures.
