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Mejoramiento para aumentar la tolerancia a sequía y a deficiencia de nitrógeno en el maíz: de la teoría a la práctica
(CIMMYT, 2012)
Este documento, dirigido inicialmente a los mejoradores de maíz en África al sur del Sahara, se basa en un método probado que fue elaborado en el CIMMYT con el fin de mejorar la tolerancia del maíz al estrés por sequía y ...
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Phenotyping for abiotic stress tolerance in maize: drought stress. A field manual
(CIMMYT, 2016)
In agriculture, the term drought refers to a meteorological condition in which the amount of water available through rainfall and/or irrigation is insufficient to meet the crop needs for optimal growth and development; ...
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The birth of CIMMYT: pioneering the idea and ideals of international agricultural research
(CIMMYT, 2016)
The birth of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) in Mexico was an experiment in applying the idea of international agricultural research for development and the ideals for designing international ...
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Impacts of International Wheat Improvement Research: 1994-2014
(CIMMYT, 2016)
This study documents for 1994-2014 the global use of improved wheat germplasm and the economic benefits from international collaboration in wheat improvement research funded by CGIAR and involving national agricultural ...
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CGIAR platform on genetic gains: tools and services to accelerate genetic gains of breeding programs targeting the developing world
(CIMMYT, 2016)
Increasing both the rate of genetic gain delivered directly by CGIAR breeding programs and improving their ability to support the modernization of national systems is the key scientific challenge facing the system, and the ...
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Adoption of maize and wheat technologies in Eastern Africa: a synthesis of the findings of 22 case studies
(CIMMYT, 2003)
This paper synthesizes the findings of 22 micro-level studies on technology adoption carried out by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) with national agricultural research systems in Ethiopia, ...
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Impact of public and private sector maize breeding research in Asia, 1966-1997/98
(CIMMYT, 2001)
This book presents results of a study of the impacts of international maize breeding research in seven developing countries of Asia (China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam). It provides ...
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Adoption of improved bread wheat varieties and inorganic fertilizer by small-scale farmers in Yelmana Densa and Farta Districts of Northwestern Ethiopia
(CIMMYT; Agricultural Research Organization (EARO), 2001)
A study was initiated in Yelmana Densa and Farta Districts of northwestern Ethiopia to assess the adoption of improved wheat varieties and inorganic fertilizer, factors affecting adoption, and ways in which research, ...
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The Asian maize biotechnology network (AMBIONET): a model for strengthening national agricultural research systems
(CIMMYT, 2006)
This report reviews the impacts of the Asian Maize Biotechnology Network (AMBIONET), organized by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) with funding from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen the ...
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Application of physiology in wheat breeding
(CIMMYT, 2001)
How can disciplinary research in physiology complement wheat breeding? This introductory chapter is intended to provide broad guidelines to help breeding programs: 1) assess whether physiological criteria should be included ...