Maize breeding
Product Design Teams (PDTs): A client-oriented approach to defining market segments and target product profiles
Capacity developmentWorking groups for seed systems stakeholders, known as Product Design Teams (PDT), are improving the availability and accessibility of seeds in Africa.
Heat tolerant maize hybrids: a pursuit to strengthen food security in South Asia
Climate adaptation and mitigationCIMMYT’s systematic and targeted breeding strategy in South Asia helped develop 20 high yielding and heat-stress tolerant maize hybrids. The ongoing efforts strengthens the livelihood of farm families who are highly vulnerable to climate change in the Asian tropics.
Market segmentation and Target Product Profiles (TPPs): developing and delivering impactful products for farming communities
Capacity developmentCIMMYT is actively engaging a wide spectrum of stakeholders to define and harmonize target product profiles across Africa, with farmers at the heart.
Tackling fall armyworm with sustainable control practices
Capacity developmentAdopting sustainable and ecofriendly agricultural practices, sharing valuable knowledge, and providing farmers with effective tools and techniques can help mitigate the impact of fall armyworm in Zimbabwe.
CIMMYT scientists recognized for significant research impact
InnovationsJill Cairns, José Crossa and Matthew Reynolds named as Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) in Clarivate’s 2023 Analysis.
Every drop of water matters: Leading global research institutes ally to aid farmers in dry and saline ecosystems
Capacity developmentTwo world-class research-for-development centers will work to raise food production and livelihoods in croplands where water is the defining constraint.
Combatting maize lethal necrosis in Zimbabwe
Capacity developmentCIMMYT leads training sessions to equip stakeholders with tools to identify and mitigate the effects of MLN.
How CGIAR maize breeding is improving the world’s major staple crop for tropical regions
Climate adaptation and mitigationMaize breeding innovations by CIMMYT, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and CGIAR’s Accelerated Breeding Initiative, will deliver climate-resilient and nutritionally enriched maize varieties for farmers and consumers.
Strengthening seed systems emphasized to enhance Bhutan’s seed and food security initiatives
Capacity developmentThe mountainous Himalayan country is facing a reduction in the production of cereals, and an increase in productivity within the limited arable area is needed.
Three new CIMMYT maize hybrids available from Southern Africa Breeding Program
Environmental health and biodiversityCIMMYT announces three new, improved tropical maize hybrids.
Ten years later: CIMMYT facilities in East Africa continue to make a difference
Climate adaptation and mitigationA decade of maize impact, celebrating 10 years of success with CIMMYT’s maize DH and MLN screening facilities.
CIMMYT director general gains insights into breeding activities at Kiboko research facility
InnovationsIn a recent visit to KALRO facilities in Kiboko, Kenya, CIMMYT commits to advancing the deployment of climate-resilient maize varieties in eastern and southern Africa.
CIMMYT releases 32 new elite maize lines
InnovationsCIMMYT maize lines CML616A to CML647A have diverse trait combinations and are suitable for tropical/subtropical maize production environments.
Protected: Maize genetic breeding program for Colombia
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