Ravi Singh is a Distinguished Scientist and Head of Global Wheat Improvement.
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Tremendous impact is arising from the longstanding cooperation between CIMMYT’s maize and wheat programs and national programs in countries where CIMMYT works.
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Historic wheat research station poised to host cutting-edge research
CIMMYT’s historic Toluca station will host a new rapid generation advancement and speed breeding facility to accelerate genetic gains in wheat.
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Four CIMMYT scientists among world’s most influential scholars, based on citations
Recognized for most-cited works worldwide on Web of Science Group’s list of Highly Cited Researchers.
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New publications: Special collection on wheat genetics and breeding
Researchers present highlights from 40 years of collaboration on wheat genomics, breeding for disease resistance and quality improvement.
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A fresh look at the genes behind grain weight in spring bread wheat
New study provides an extensive field-test validation of existing genetic markers for thousand grain weight; finds both surprises and promising results.
Scientists identify genome regions that lead to better yield, disease resistance in wheat
Source: The Hindu Business Line (24 Sep 2019)
International team found a way to breed better wheat varieties with high yields and resistance to diseases and the adverse effects of climate change.
Innovation and technology
Large-scale genomics will improve the yield, climate-resilience, and quality of bread wheat, new study shows
Scientists identified significant new chromosomal regions for wheat yield and disease resistance, which will speed up global breeding efforts.
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The case for rushing farmer access to BARI Gom 33
Researchers urge donor agencies to support the dissemination of new blast-resistant, biofortified wheat in Bangladesh.
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Wheat gene map to help ‘feed the world’
Source: BBC News (1 Mar 2019)
CIMMYT’s head of wheat research Ravi Singh commented on the publication of the wheat gene map.
Scientists share strategy at conference to halt migratory wheat disease
Wheat scientists visit Washington to receive honor, detail research successes at American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting.
CIMMYT scientist Ravi Singh receives honor for wheat genetics, breeding
Scientist Ravi Singh is named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for distinguished contributions to the field of agricultural research and development.
Food security
CIMMYT scientist wins award from Crop Science Society of America
Ravi P. Singh presented with the 2012 Crop Science Research Award.
