Genetic resources
What is wheat blast?
Wheat blast is one of the most fearsome and intractable wheat diseases in recent decades. It spreads through infected seeds, crop residues as well as by spores that can travel long distances in the air, posing a major threat to wheat production in tropical areas.
Agricultural solutions to tackle humanity’s climate crisis
Science offers opportunity to curb greenhouse gas emissions related to agriculture and meet climate goals.
US Under Secretary of Agriculture ready for further cooperation with CIMMYT
Ted McKinney and representatives from state agriculture departments learn about relevant maize and wheat research during visit to global headquarters in Mexico.
Kanwarpal Dhugga awarded top honor in science
CIMMYT researcher named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
First steps taken to unify breeding software
Experts work together at hackathon to develop Enterprise Breeding System that can serve CGIAR organizations and national agricultural research programs.
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.
Thomas Payne honored at gathering of crop science peers
Head of CIMMYT Wheat Germplasm Bank receives Frank N. Meyer Medal for contributions to germplasm collection, conservation and use.
What it takes to bring the best seed to farmers
CIMMYT’s board witnesses the results of impactful research and market partnerships in Kenya.
The man who fed the world
BBC radio show Witness History focuses on the life and work of Norman Borlaug.
The cereals imperative of future food systems
The world urgently needs a transformation of the global food system, leading to healthier diets for all and a drastic reduction in agriculture’s environmental impact. The major cereal grains must play a central role in this new revolution for the benefit of the world’s poorest people.
Ten things you should know about maize and wheat
Can you imagine a world without maize and wheat? We can’t!
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.
Saving the giant
CIMMYT scientists engage to preserve the Jala maize landrace, famous for producing the longest maize ears in the world.