genetic diversity

Laboratory Research Technician

Assistant Research Associate - Plant Breeding

Breeding Lead, Dryland Legumes and Cereals

Assistant Research Associate
Environmental health and biodiversity
News

CIMMYT presents data to Tropentag on potential benefits of women participation in household decisions on crop farming and variety selection.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Publications

Incorrect identification of crop varieties is widespread among farmers, according to a new CIMMYT study.

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: The Guardian (14 Apr 2022)

“We’ll never get back all the diversity we had before, but the diversity we need is out there,” says Matthew Reynolds, head of wheat physiology at CIMMYT.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

In a Q&A, Thomas Payne reflects on how CIMMYT’s wheat genebank can be a model for maintaining biodiversity in agricultural systems.

Nutrition, health and food security
In the media

Source: Seed World (1 Oct 2020)

CIMMYT’s seed bank preserves the genetic diversity of maize and wheat so the crops can adapt to a changing production environment.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Videos

Maize and wheat seeds from all over the world are preserved at the CIMMYT genebank, used to bring new varieties to farmers, and backed up at the Global Seed Vault.

Nutrition, health and food security
Features

In an environment designed for experimental study and regeneration, maize ancestors can thrive.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Videos

Consumers near Mexico City perceived blue maize tortillas to taste better. They were willing to pay up to a third more to buy them for special family events or to consume them in restaurants.

Scientist, Quantitative Geneticist