April 13, 2021

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On-farm nitrogen management practices have global reverberations - A new meta-study confirms that nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced by boosting nitrogen productivity, crop yield and use of “4Rs”

March 25, 2021

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How do we sustainably manage transboundary diseases and crop pests? CGIAR webinar examined the technological, sustainability and social implications of integrated approaches

March 4, 2021

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Researchers identify optimal strategy to maximize genomic estimated breeding values - Genomic selection breeding approach paves the way to better maize and wheat in farmers’ fields faster

February 8, 2021

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CGIAR webinar unleashes multidisciplinary approach to climate change and plant health

January 28, 2021

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New publications: Scientists find genomic regions associated with better quality stover traits in maize for animal feed - The results of this study will allow breeders to optimize dual purpose maize varieties to sustainably feed people and their livestock.

January 20, 2021

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Fast-tracked adoption of second-generation resistant maize varieties key to managing maize lethal necrosis in Africa

November 27, 2020

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Molecular breeding speeds development of better seeds - Need for continuous testing and application of new breeding methods to deliver resilient seed varieties at a faster rate is more important now than ever before

Matching seed to farmer - New research establishes three new definitions for targeting wheat varieties in India and validates effectiveness of testing in Obregon, Mexico

October 13, 2020

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In case of fall armyworm, watch this video - A video to be aired on Bangladeshi television shows farmers how to identify the pest and manage a potential infestation

October 2, 2020

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Genome-wide association mapping finds narrow but high level of wheat blast resistance in CIMMYT’s international nurseries

July 24, 2020

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New genetic analysis advances the global quest for yellow rust resistant wheat
Nuevo análisis genético global avanza el desarrollo de trigo resistente a la roya amarilla

June 29, 2020

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Multi-disciplinary approaches to crop improvement for faster climate change adaptation - A strategic research framework for crop improvement integrates genomics, systems biology, physiology and crop modelling approaches.

April 15, 2020

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A less risky business - Through new project, tools and insurance services will help small farmers in eastern Africa reduce investment risks and losses related to climate

April 2, 2020

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Wheat curl mites: What are they and how can we fight them? Colorado State University's entomologist Punya Nachappa explains wheat curl mites, the impact of climate change and why breeding for host plant resistance is key

March 25, 2020

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New publications: Breeders can benefit much more from phenotyping tools - Researchers discuss how phenotyping can assist breeding and make the case for investing in new methodologies.

March 20, 2020

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One-minute science: Suchismita Mondal, Wheat Breeder at CIMMYT, on breeding resilient wheat

December 19, 2019

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New publications: Durum wheat selection under zero tillage increases early vigor and is neutral to yield - Researchers demonstrate that CIMMYT’s durum wheat lines can be grown, bred, and selected under zero tillage or conventional tillage conditions without negatively affecting yield

November 22, 2019

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First steps taken to unify breeding software - Experts work together at hackathon to develop Enterprise Breeding System that can serve CGIAR organizations and national agricultural research programs

November 13, 2019

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Closing the yield gap: Why localized analysis matters - The effect of factors limiting production differs across regions, researchers observe

November 5, 2019

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Scientists develop an early warning system that delivers wheat rust predictions directly to farmers’ phones - New research describes a revolutionary early warning system that can predict and mitigate wheat rust diseases in Ethiopia

October 8, 2019

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Microsatellite data can help double the impact of agricultural interventions

August 13, 2019

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Using the MARPLE kit to diagnose wheat rust in Ethiopia - The mobile kit will allow Ethiopia to quickly identify wheat rust strains in 48 hours, instead of sending samples to labs abroad

New drought monitoring system will reduce climate risks for South Asian farmers - After Afghanistan, Nepal, and Pakistan, the Regional Drought Monitoring and Outlook System extends its coverage to Bangladesh

August 12, 2019

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Happy Seeder can reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while making profits for farmers

June 5, 2019

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System uses plants to lure fall armyworm away from maize fields - Scientists in Nepal are evaluating push-pull cropping systems as a pest control method

April 22, 2019

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New study identifies best agronomic practices to reduce fall armyworm damage

March 7, 2019

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Drought-tolerant hybrid seed offers farmers reprieve from hunger

January 18, 2019

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Seeds go digital: faster and better-quality certification, a game-changer for African farmers?

January 17, 2019

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CIMMYT Breeder Marcela C. Andrade bolsters maize with hardiness from ancestral races

September 11, 2018

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Suitcase-sized lab speeds up wheat rust diagnosis