July 15, 2022

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Untapped potential of genome-edited crops explored in new research - Analysis of evidence by scientists of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and CGIAR concludes that the scientific risks of genome editing are similar to those of traditional breeding

June 16, 2022

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Getting to win-win: Can people and nature flourish on an increasingly cultivated planet? Faced with dramatic biodiversity loss and a growing population, should farmers “share” or “spare” land? Agricultural scientists weigh in, yielding a new perspective

CIMMYT and CGIAR senior leaders share vision ahead - During two-day visit, CGIAR managing director and regional director deepen their understanding of CIMMYT’s research and impact

June 6, 2022

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A climate-smart remodeling of South Asia’s rice-wheat cropping is urgent - Multiple studies show conventional farming practices degrade soils, deplete aquifers and feed rampant greenhouse gas emissions

May 3, 2022

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Inspired by “enemy of world hunger” Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram, national and global institutions and research centers strengthen their commitment to food security

April 22, 2022

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Celebrating the life of Rosalind Morris, trailblazer for women in agriculture - An outstanding wheat cytogeneticist and professor, she peacefully passed away a few weeks shy of her 102nd birthday

April 5, 2022

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CIMMYT's analysis of how the Russia-Ukraine war will impact global food security

March 23, 2022

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Another food crisis? The Russia-Ukraine conflict will cause massive disruptions to global wheat supply and food security - Agricultural research investments are the basis of resilient agri-food systems and a food-secure future.

Broken bread — avert global wheat crisis caused by invasion of Ukraine (Nature)

March 11, 2022

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Being the change you wanted to see as a young girl - Agricultural scientist Madhulika Singh shares her experience as the first woman in STEM in her family and in her society in Bihar, India.

March 9, 2022

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Supporting the growth of local maize seed industries: Lessons from Mexico

February 28, 2022

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What price wheat? Crisis in Ukraine underscores the need for long-term solutions for global food security

February 10, 2022

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Plant breeding innovations

January 6, 2022

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Meet the Indian researcher helping to solve the deadly aflatoxin puzzle (Forbes)

December 2, 2021

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A decade of world-leading maize and wheat research - Legacy websites and photo exhibition mark the closing of the CGIAR Research Programs on Maize and Wheat, and their impact on sustainable agricultural development

November 30, 2021

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Science, technology and farmers, the three pillars of CIMMYT at COP26 - At global climate summit, CIMMYT scientists share adaptation and mitigation solutions for farmers, and call for increased funding for agricultural research.

November 1, 2021

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World-class laboratories and research fields to the service of Mexico and the world - 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

September 6, 2021

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Tracing the evolution of 50 years of maize research in CGIAR - Publication reviews the history of CGIAR maize research from 1970 to 2020

August 27, 2021

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Can Uganda attain zero-hunger? New study projects food demand in 2030 and considers the implications for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals

August 16, 2021

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Seed giants must collaborate or be dwarfed by threat of climate change

August 13, 2021

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When it comes to maize variety choices, can farmers have it all? Varietal trait prioritization is important for balancing commercial realities and farmers’ diverse interests

August 10, 2021

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Can you help shape the future of plant disease detection? Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning result in a breakthrough for automated detection of wheat rusts

July 28, 2021

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Protecting plants will protect people and the planet - Understanding the relationship between climate change and plant health is key to conserving biodiversity and boosting food production today and for future generations

July 23, 2021

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An example of best practice - CIMMYT’s MasAgro project acknowledged for promoting sustainable agriculture in new report by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

June 16, 2021

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From science to impact: a chat with women scientists at CIMMYT - Martin Kropff sits down with scientists involved in maize breeding, wheat quality and crop data to discuss their successes and passion behind the work that they do to help CIMMYT and CGIAR reach the Sustainable Development Goals

May 28, 2021

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Breaking Ground: Fatima Camarillo invests in education  Educator and researcher trains partners from around the world in CIMMYT’s unique wheat improvement course

May 26, 2021

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Four questions with CIMMYT’s Maize Genebank Curator - How to preserve and share the genetic biodiversity of maize

May 21, 2021

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How biodiversity conservation can help manage future pandemics—for plants and for humans - An interview with Dave Hodson, senior scientist at CIMMYT (The Counter)

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

March 9, 2021

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The transformative value of maize - In India’s state of Odisha, maize farming is lifting up the socioeconomic status of women