research
New grafting technique could combat the disease threatening Cavendish bananas
Innovations
Scientists find novel way to combine two species of grass-like plants including banana, rice and wheat, that allows disease resistance and other beneficial characteristics to be added to the plants.
High-yielding staple crops improve health and prosperity in developing countries
Nutrition, health and food security
New research uncovers long-term impacts of Green Revolution era productivity, points out lessons for today.
CIMMYT scientists recognized for impact
Capacity development
Researchers listed among world’s most influential scholars, based on citations.
World-class laboratories and research fields to the service of Mexico and the world
Innovations
Representatives of the Carlos Slim Foundation and Mexico’s National Agriculture Council (CNA) agree on the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors, civil society and research organizations like CIMMYT.
Scientists bridge theory and practice to boost climate resilience in wheat
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Review proposes ways to accelerate climate resilience of staple crops, by integrating proven breeding methods with cutting-edge technologies.
Tracing the evolution of 50 years of maize research in CGIAR
Innovations
Publication reviews the history of CGIAR maize research from 1970 to 2020.
Beneficial bioactives
Nutrition, health and food security
Don’t discount the contribution cereals can make to combatting micronutrient malnutrition, say researchers.
Revisiting the inverse size-productivity relationship
Innovations
Study results suggest caution in designing agricultural policies based on evidence derived from inaccurate measurement protocols.
Investment in maize for Africa pays off
Innovations
New report quantifies the impact of 20 years of CGIAR-led maize improvement for Africa.
The past, present and future of agricultural research
Nutrition, health and food security
Researchers join government officials and other stakeholders to discuss collaborative research and development activities in Bangladesh.
Q&A: CGIAR investment has generated returns of 10 times the amount invested
Innovations
Philip Pardey discusses the importance of collaboration between national research systems and CGIAR, and why investment in agricultural research and development is needed now more than ever.
CIMMYT scientists recognized for impact
Innovations
Wheat researchers listed among world’s most influential scholars, based on citations.
CIMMYT and Pakistan: 60 years of collaboration
Nutrition, health and food security
New fact sheet captures the impact of six decades of maize and wheat research in Pakistan.
One-minute science: Trent Blare and blue maize products
Environmental health and biodiversity
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.
Four CIMMYT scientists among world’s most influential scholars, based on citations
Innovations
Recognized for most-cited works worldwide on Web of Science Group’s list of Highly Cited Researchers.
