News
Breaking ground: Mike Olsen uses new technology to improve farmer’s yields
Innovations
Mike Olsen, upstream research coordinator for CIMMYT maize program, works with scientists to use new technologies to increase breeding program efficiency and genetic gain.
Science can reverse “new normal” of climate change-related disasters
Climate adaptation and mitigation
First zinc maize variety launched to reduce malnutrition in Colombia
Nutrition, health and food security
A new zinc-enriched maize variety developed by CIMMYT was released in Colombia to help combat malnutrition in South America.
New Publications: Storage of maize products results in vitamin loss
Nutrition, health and food security
Leading nutritionist cites whole grains as critical for better nutrition and health
Nutrition, health and food security
People who eat whole grain foods have a lower risk of almost all chronic diseases and are less likely to gain weight as they age, according to nutritionist Julie Miller Jones.
New online portal offers information to curb maize lethal necrosis in Africa
Innovations
The new maize lethal necrosis online portal provides up-to-date information and surveillance tools to help researchers control and stop the spread of the deadly disease.
Seed certification critical to quality seed production
Capacity development
To ensure that quality seed standards are maintained, CIMMYT supports partners such as national agricultural research institutions and seed producers in acquisition and production of pure early generation seed.
CIMMYT renames lab to honor Evangelina Villegas, World Food Prize laureate
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Villegas was recognized for co-developing quality protein maize.
CIMMYT museum highlights cultural aspects of maize and wheat
Capacity development
A new museum in Mexico provides historical background and context for scientific research into maize and wheat, emphasizing agricultural achievements in the developing world.
Young African scientists gain inspiration from experienced maize researchers
Capacity development
CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP) team in Africa attended the AfPBA training program held June 2016 at the World Agroforestry Center.
Drought-tolerant maize a boon to farmers in Zambia hit by El Niño
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Drought-related challenges in Africa call for proactive interventions rather than reactive ones.
Maize seed systems in Africa: Understanding the basics
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Since 2006, CIMMYT has developed 200 drought-tolerant varieties and hybrids, many of which possess desirable traits such as resistance to major diseases.
