Maize

Features

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A type of heat- and drought-tolerant maize is improving yields for Bhutanese farmers.

In the media

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Source: Big News Network (26 Jan 2023)

An article in the Big News Network examines opportunities for collaboration between China and Latin America and the Caribbean.

In the media

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Source: U.S. Department of State (19 Jan 2023)

Cary Fowler and Dina Esposito highlight CIMMYT’s work in southern Africa to address food insecurity.

News

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CIMMYT scientists and their Chinese counterparts discuss best methods for protecting food crop production from climate change.

Technical Assistant
Publications

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New CIMMYT research sheds light on farmer maize preferences in Ethiopia and western Kenya.

In the media

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Source: The Farming Forum (30 Dec 2022)

Latest progress on fall armyworm prevention and protection show signs of success for smallholders.

In the media

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Source: AgNews (29 Dec 2022)

CIMMYT Director General Bram Govaerts looks at challenges facing Mexican and global agricultural systems.

Publications

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Zinc and provitamin A biofortified maize genotypes have potential to reduce hidden hunger in Nepal.

News

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More than 20 participants attended the genetic resources and seed production courses delivered by CIMMYT scientists in Antigua, Guatemala.

News

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CIMMYT is happy to announce seven new, improved tropical maize hybrids that are now available for uptake by public and private sector partners.

Features

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Climate-resilient soil fertility management by smallholders in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

News

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Jill Cairns, José Crossa and Matthew Reynolds named as Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) in Clarivate’s 2022 Analysis.

Publications

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Maize varieties with connections to CGIAR germplasm account for 34% of the total maize area in 2015 in 18 sub-Saharan African countries, discover researchers.

News

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Director General’s visit to Ethiopia consolidates existing partnerships and finds new opportunities for collaboration.