Discovery
Leveraging Digital Advisory Platforms to build climate-resilient wheat farming systems in Ethiopia
Capacity development
Digital climate advisories are helping Ethiopia’s wheat farmers anticipate climate risks, improve yields, and build resilience in the face of growing climate uncertainty.
CIMMYT and KAUST sign Memorandum of Understanding to advance genomic innovation and strengthen global food security
Capacity development
CIMMYT and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have formalized a scientific partnership to accelerate genomic innovation and strengthen global food security
Senegal and CIMMYT, Together with CGIAR Partners, Commission a Modern Greenhouse to Advance Crop Improvement Across West and Central Africa
Dryland Crops
CIMMYT’s new Bambey greenhouse accelerates advanced research and breeding for key dryland crops, driving resilient and nutrition-focused innovations across West and Central Africa
Accelerating wheat breeding, from Toluca in Mexico to the world
Climate adaptation and mitigation
From Toluca’s disease hotspots to global wheat fields, CIMMYT scientists are fast-tracking resistant varieties using cutting-edge genomic selection
Breaking Barriers in Pearl Millet Improvement: A New Pathway for High Efficiency Genome Editing
Climate adaptation and mitigation
A new high efficiency genome editing system for pearl millet is helping accelerate the development of resilient and nutrient rich varieties, strengthening the future of food and nutrition security in the most climate vulnerable regions
Safeguarding Africa’s Maize: Partners Visit CIMMYT’s MLN Screening Facility in Kenya
Climate adaptation and mitigation
During the Agri-Business Facility for Africa Maize Workshop, partners visited CIMMYT’s MLN Screening Facility in Kenya, to see how science and collaboration are safeguarding Africa’s maize
Cross-Continental Learning: Indian Maize Scientists Visit CIMMYT-Kenya Under ICAR-CIMMYT Collaboration
Capacity development
Indian maize scientists visited CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program in Kenya under the ICAR–CIMMYT collaboration to explore cutting-edge maize research
Belgium Honors CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts with Commander of the Order of the Crown
Innovations
CIMMYT’s global impact is highlighted through the recognition of Director General Bram Govaerts for advancing scientific innovation and sustainable agriculture
The CIMMYT Science Powering Africa’s Maize Revolution
A recent CNN feature on maize and climate change in Africa spotlighted CIMMYT’s remarkable progress in developing drought-tolerant varieties that are transforming smallholder farming
Agreement between CREA (Italy) and CIMMYT (Mexico): development of wheat varieties that are more productive and resilient to climate change
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT and CREA unite to develop innovative, climate-resilient wheat varieties that strengthen global food security and empower sustainable agriculture from Mexico to the Mediterranean
Driving a New Era in Breeding: AI-Powered Phenotyping at CIMMYT
Capacity development
CIMMYT is revolutionizing plant breeding with AI-powered phenotyping, using smartphones and machine learning to deliver faster, scalable, and more accurate crop data for dryland staples across Africa
Damania awarded Meyer Medal for conserving grain genetics
Environmental health and biodiversity
Source: UC Davis ()
Ardeshir Damania’s rescue of the world’s wheat seeds, now preserved at CIMMYT, safeguards biodiversity and strengthens global food security
Accelerating maize breeding: CIMMYT’s 2nd generation tropical haploid inducers reach 50 organizations in 18 countries
Innovations
Discover how CIMMYT’s second generation tropically adapted haploid inducers are transforming hybrid maize breeding by cutting timelines and boosting efficiency
Genetic analysis identifies key loci for traits and resistance in Qinghai plateau wheat F2 populations
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Nature ()
CIMMYT germplasm combined with Qinghai Plateau wheat revealed 99 genetic loci for yield, stress tolerance, and stripe rust resistance, paving the way for marker-assisted breeding of resilient, high-altitude wheat
From Gene to Impact: Science and Partnerships to Transform Agriculture
Climate adaptation and mitigation
CIMMYT hosted a field day at its Sanjaya Rajaram Experimental Station in Toluca, showcasing innovations in wheat disease resistance, climate resilience, and sustainable cereal production through strategic alliances in Mexico and worldwide