fall armyworm

Press releases

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Portal will encourage rapid, iterative experimentation and global teamwork to address spread and impact of the invasive crop pest.

In the media

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Source: Dhaka Tribune (11 Jun 2020)

While Bangladesh is at low risk of a large-scale invasion of desert locusts, efforts to curb fall armyworm will help in addressing future pests.

In the media

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Source: PR Newswire (18 May 2020)

CIMMYT contributed to rapid assessment and registration of biological control for fall armyworm.

Features

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Hot on the trail of fall armyworm, CIMMYT builds local research partnerships in Southeast Asia.

Projects

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Features

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Stakeholders work together to strengthen systems for detecting, mitigating and managing the invasion of the destructive pest.

Features

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Web app helps extension agents and farmers monitor the spread of fall armyworm.

In the media

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Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation (9 Mar 2020)

Effective pest management is the responsibility of farmers and scientists.

Features

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Public and private partners join forces to mitigate voracious pest.

Features

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Science offers opportunity to curb greenhouse gas emissions related to agriculture and meet climate goals.

News

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Visit to CIMMYT headquarters reaffirms research collaboration.

Features

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Scientists mobilize African and Latin American knowledge to protect Asia’s maize.

In the media

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Source: Mongabay (24 Oct 2019)

CIMMYT Systems Agronomist Frédéric Baudron advocates a multipronged approach to protect maize crops from the invasive pest.