Genetic resources
A conservation conversation
Environmental health and biodiversity
In a Q&A, Thomas Payne reflects on how CIMMYT’s wheat genebank can be a model for maintaining biodiversity in agricultural systems.
CIMMYT releases 12 new maize lines
Innovations
CIMMYT maize lines CML604A to CML615A are adapted to tropical maize production environments.
World Health Day 2021
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Five CIMMYT solutions for a fairer, healthier world.
Consider the seed
Environmental health and biodiversity
The second installment in the CGIAR International Year of Plant Health Webinar Series tackles the often-overlooked issue of germplasm health.
Researchers identify optimal strategy to maximize genomic estimated breeding values
Innovations
Genomic selection breeding approach paves the way to better maize and wheat in farmers’ fields faster.
Out with the old, in with the new
Innovations
CIMMYT’s tried and tested approaches in varietal turnover and decades of experience in strengthening maize and wheat seed systems have a lot to contribute to CGIAR’s plan of building robust food systems by 2030.
First complete cytological characterization of the 2NvS translocation
Innovations
Study validates importance and uncovers new benefits of crucial wheat genome segment.
Costich retires, but her odyssey continues
Capacity development
The head of the Maize Germplasm Bank, who retired in September, modernized the bank’s data curation and promoted outreach to maize landrace farming communities in the Americas.
Lightbulb moments
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, CGIAR and CIMMYT scientists share their career journeys.
Unleashing the potential of plant health
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Webinar series from CGIAR examines the components of the crop supply chain, as part of the International Year of Plant Health.
Improved metrics for better decisions
Capacity development
National breeding programs prepped to measure – and boost – genetic gains.
Best of 2020: Editors’ picks
Innovations
This year, we published more than 250 stories related to maize and wheat science around the world. Here are some of our favorites.
Best of 2020: Our favorite videos
Innovations
Kick back, press play and enjoy some of our favorite videos of the year.
Building networks and capacity
Capacity development
AGG partners meet to launch regional networks for eastern and southern Africa and assess capacity development needs.
