plant health

News

CIMMYT partners with Turkish Ministry to strengthen defenses against food security threat.

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: Kenya News Agency (17 Mar 2023)

How can plant health technologies be more widely adopted by smallholders in Kenya?

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

Participatory testing of fall armyworm (FAW) solutions is helping to find eco-friendly and cost-effective integrated pest management (IPM) packages in Kenya.

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: The Farming Forum (30 Dec 2022)

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

Environmental health and biodiversity
Publications

A unique study by CIMMYT scientists in TĂĽrkiye in collaboration with scientists from the Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, TĂĽrkiye demonstrate the prevalence of fungi species in wheat production areas in Kazakhstan, which could be affecting wheat yield and quality.

Environmental health and biodiversity
In the media

Source: Agro News (9 Nov 2022)

Scientists are working to contain the spread of fall armyworm in Kenya with naturally resistant varieties and eco-friendly solutions.

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

Impressions from attendees of the VIII International Cereal Nematode Symposium.

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

Insights from the CGIAR Plant Health Initiative reached new audiences at the first ever International Plant Health Conference.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Blogs

“Strong partnership” highlighted as CIMMYT and the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board review progress in managing acid soil.

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
News

The Initiative targets a broad range of pests and diseases affecting cereals, legumes, potato, sweet potato, cassava, banana and other vegetables.

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

Cross-regional collaboration brings wheat blast protection to farmers in Bangladesh and Brazil.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
Blogs

Understanding the relationship between climate change and plant health is key to conserving biodiversity and boosting food production today and for future generations.

Environmental health and biodiversity
News

The second installment in the CGIAR International Year of Plant Health Webinar Series tackles the often-overlooked issue of germplasm health.

Environmental health and biodiversity
Features

Experts and over 900 participants tackled the agricultural, social, and environmental consequences of climate change-driven impacts on plant health.

Climate adaptation and mitigation
News

Webinar series from CGIAR examines the components of the crop supply chain, as part of the International Year of Plant Health.