wheat breeding
Multi-trait genomic-enabled prediction enhances accuracy in multi-year wheat breeding trials
Researchers found that prediction performance was highest using a multi-trait model.
CIMMYT scientists join 60th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers’ Meet
Meeting highlights new varieties, production growth and strengthened collaboration through Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize and Wheat (AGG) project.
Nitrogen-efficient wheats provide more food with fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Source: Phys.org (3 Sep 2021)
An international collaboration has discovered a biological nitrification inhibition trait that, when transferred to growing wheat varieties, can reduce the use of fertilizers and boost yields.
Greenhouse technologies used to develop resilient maize and wheat varieties
Source: Horti Daily (26 Aug 2021)
At CIMMYT’s experimental station in Toluca, Mexico, scientists use greenhouse technologies to develop improved varieties that boost production, prevent crop disease and improve smallholder farmers’ livelihood.
How scientists are preparing wheat for climate change
Source: Mashable (13 Aug 2021)
Matthew Reynolds talked to Mashable about the importance of developing drought-resistant crops through breeding programs to protect future wheat supplies.
Adult plant resistance (APR): the strategy to beat persistent pathogens
CIMMYT’s decision to focus on APR genes versus race-specific genes (R-genes) protects the livelihoods of millions of smallholder wheat farmers throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Breaking Ground: Fatima Camarillo invests in education
Educator and researcher trains partners from around the world in CIMMYT’s unique wheat improvement course.
Far-reaching impacts
Alumni of CIMMYT’s historic wheat training program reflect on a powerful learning experience.
Matching seed to farmer
New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico.
Progress and opportunities for CIMMYT spring wheat breeding
Scientists in the Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize and Wheat for Improved Livelihoods (AGG) project share history and latest results at annual wheat research gathering.
Rust-resistant bread wheat varieties widely adopted in Ethiopia
Study shows investments and innovative policy decisions are increasing farmer incomes and national wheat productivity, with varieties originating from CIMMYT making a significant contribution.
An exciting time for wheat research: Incoming director highlights CIMMYT wheat breeding innovations
Alison Bentley introduces herself and CIMMYT’s innovative wheat research at the BGRI Technical Workshop.
Wheat researchers to gather for October virtual event
Source: World Grain (27 Aug 2020)
Experts from around the world will meet to discuss the most pressing challenges facing global wheat security.
New analysis to help in creating yellow rust resistant wheat
Source: World Grain (15 Jul 2020)
CIMMYT scientists perform large genome-wide association study in India, Kenya and Mexico to understand yellow rust resistance in wheat.
