Happy International Day of Biological Diversity!
Check out some of the native #maize landraces from #Mexico
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Science and innovation for a food and nutrition secure world.
- CIMMYT is deeply saddened by the passing of M.S. Swaminathan, the father of India's Green Revolution. M.S. Swaminathan saved countless lives from hunger along with CIMMYT founder, Norman Borlaug. Their lives demonstrate the power of partnership. rb.gy/sr9qc
- Nitrogen in agriculture: The most essential nutrient in global crop production is also one of the most challenging to work with. bit.ly/3lHUArl #SoilBiodiversity
- See our latest story here: Alison Bentley to be new Global Wheat Program director bit.ly/3a9WfBJ
- In a speech to @uonbi, @BillGates referenced @CGIAR and @CIMMYT's work with @gatesfoundation, including recent discussions with Prasanna Boddupalli about agricultural #innovation. Watch Gates' speech below or watch the full webinar here: facebook.com/Africacom/vide…
00:00 - Join us this week as we celebrate Intl. Day of Women & Girls in Science! ⚛️ From today till Feb. 16, we'll be featuring 7️⃣ women scientists who are breaking down boundaries & leading change @ #CIMMYT. Ready to know ➕ about their work? #WomenInScience | #WomenInspiringWomen
- Alison Bentley will be joining CIMMYT as new Global Wheat Program director: bit.ly/2DpnsEO @CGIAR #CGIARWheat #wheatresearch #wheatbreeding
- #wheat variety that saved a billion lives: Sonora 64. Researcher responsible: Norman Borlaug. As we observe the anniversary of Borlaug's birth, let's be inspired to continue his legacy. Ambassador Quinn w/ the @WorldFoodPrize has some ideas: dmreg.co/2psgGTA #foodsecurity
- Cacahuazintle or Cacahuacintle is a native #maize variety from #Mexico. Its large kernels are floury and tender, and open like a flower when boiled. They're used to make #pozole, #tortillas, #tamales and #atole. #cimmyt #nativemaize #corn #maizemonday #maiz #heirloomcrops
- 📣 CIMMYT releases 32 new elite maize lines (CML) suitable for tropical/subtropical maize production environments! CMLs are freely available to both public and private sector breeders worldwide under the standard material transfer agreement. More info ▶️
- With great sorrow, we report the passing of Sanjaya Rajaram, former Wheat Program director and distinguished scientist at CIMMYT, in Mexico on February 17, 2021, at the age of 78.
- The @UN estimates that almost 40 percent of food crops are lost annually due to plant pests and diseases, for this reason, #2020 has been declared the #InternationalYearofPlantHealth! #ipri2020 #planthealth #IYPH2020 ipri24.cimmyt.org
- A new study shows how adopting a portfolio of conservation agriculture and crop diversification practices boosts farmers profits and minimizes harm to the environment: bit.ly/2LCpwNd @icarindia @irri @cgiar @CornellCALS
- Farmers are increasingly adopting conservation agriculture practices - 69% more worldwide in the 2015/2016 season compared to the 2008/2009 season. Learn why: bit.ly/38yEQRd #conservationag #zerotillage @CGIAR @CGIARclimate
