wheat
Embracing the future of crop breeding
Innovations
Source: Farmers Guide ()
Wheet breeder, Bill Angus, highlighted CIMMYT’s success in global crop breeding as a model for improving the UK’s agricultural strategies
CIMMYT Distinguished Scientist Matthew Reynolds named recipient of the 2024 International Crop Science Award
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The annual award recognizes individuals who have made excellent contributions to crop science through knowledge-sharing, national and international collaboration, and research impact.
Revised market segmentation for spring wheat—achieving alignment between ICARDA and CIMMYT
Innovations
Source: CGIAR ()
CIMMYT and ICARDA, with the CGIAR Initiative, have aligned spring wheat market segmentation to optimize breeding and meet market needs.
Climate-proofing India’s daily bread: The race for resilient wheat
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation ()
CIMMYT is key in developing climate-resilient wheat in India, boosting food security.
CIMMYT scientist recognized with research leader award
Innovations
The Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in Mexico Leader Award is given to Matthew Reynolds for his frequently cited research papers on wheat crop science.
Wheat cultivation in Africa at risk of fungal disease
Innovations
Source: The Herald ()
A study warns that the wheat blast fungus could threaten 75% of Africa’s wheat, with CIMMYT aiding in mitigation efforts.
New heat-tolerant wheat varieties prove fruitful for Ethiopia’s irrigated lowlands
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The release of new lines by the ADAPT-Wheat project will expand Ethiopia’s total farming area and wheat production by opening up lowland farming opportunities.
Ethiopian researchers travel to India to strengthen knowledge regarding increasing wheat productivity
Capacity development
As part of ADAPT-Wheat, four scientists exposed to the latest technologies, methods, and equipment.
New innovative crops could significantly reduce agriculture’s climate change impact and environmental footprint
Climate adaptation and mitigation
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a grant of up to USD 21.1 million to CIMMYT for a groundbreaking initiative to mitigate the environmental impact of agriculture, by developing new wheat varieties that are capable of reducing agriculture’s nitrogen footprint. The CropSustaiN initiative could have sweeping implications for global food security and environmental sustainability.
Rebel Seeds’ Borlaug gets Hard wheat classification
Innovations
Source: Grain Central ()
Borlaug 100’s Australian Hard classification underscores CIMMYT’s role in developing resilient, high-yielding wheat varieties.
Enhanced radiation use efficiency and grain filling rate as the main drivers of grain yield genetic gains in the CIMMYT elite spring wheat yield trial
Innovations
CIMMYT’s Wheat Breeding Program boosted grain yield by 0.96% annually at the Norman E. Borlaug Research Station in Mexico, showing global success and potential for further improvement.
Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Source: Ground Cover ()
Successful surveillance results in early first detection of Ug99 in South Asia
Innovations
Source: AgNews ()
The early detection of the Ug99 wheat stem rust strain TTKTT in Nepal exemplifies the efficacy of global wheat disease surveillance efforts coordinated by CIMMYT and its partners.
Unlocking the power of collaboration in global wheat science
Innovations
CIMMYT and NARS scientists exchange knowledge on wheat improvement efforts in Pakistan, Nepal, and India.
Arun K Joshi receives prestigious Sh. VS Mathur Memorial Award
Innovations
The award recognizes Joshi’s outstanding contribution to wheat improvement in India.