Press Release: “Historic” release of six improved wheat varieties in Nepal Written on December 11, 2020. Six new varieties to boost resilient production and nutrition in Nepal. Continue reading
“CIMMYT is at my heart” Written on November 26, 2020. Global Wheat Program director Hans Braun retires, leaving behind a legacy of strong leadership and wheat for millions. Continue reading
Q&A: Wheat breeding experts help CIMMYT reach ambitious improvement goals Written on February 10, 2020. Global experts discuss significance of CIMMYT's wheat breeding program & the challenge of leaving "comfort zone" Continue reading
Smallholder wheat production can cut Africa’s costly grain imports Written on February 12, 2019. Smallholder wheat production in Rwanda and Zambia can cut costly grain imports Continue reading
Researchers find “hotspot” regions in the wheat genome for high zinc content Written on September 17, 2018. Findings published in "Nature Scientific Reports" will improve access to more nutritious wheat. Continue reading
Moving zinc-enriched wheat into the mainstream Written on May 30, 2017. In an effort to stamp out hidden hunger, scientists are calling for support to make zinc-biofortification a core trait in the world’s largest wheat breeding program. Continue reading