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Integrated weed management: experiential learning modules – Book 2
(CIMMYT; CSISA, 2016)
Globally, weeds cause higher agricultural production losses than other agricultural pests. In a systematic review of the evidence on crop production losses, Oerke (2005) wrote that “Estimates on potential and actual losses ...
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General guidelines seed health: fostering the safe distribution of maize and wheat seed
(CIMMYT, 2016)
CIMMYT has a global mandate for the improvement of wheat and maize, and it is also responsible for conserving the germplasm of these crops. CIMMYT’s germplasm improvement programs rely heavily on the free international ...
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CIMMYT Wheat Molecular Genetics: laboratory protocols and applications to wheat breeding
(CIMMYT, 2016)
It is generally agreed that in order to meet future challenges in food production, multi-faceted breeding approaches are needed, including the use of current available genomics resources. Since more than three decades, ...
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Framework, guidelines and governance for designing local adaptation plan of action to mainstream climate smart villages in India
(CIMMYT, 2016)
The major challenges being faced by Agriculture globally are degradation of natural resources and increasing frequency of climate change induced risks. In pre-green revolution period, the farmers practiced a more resilient ...
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Hidden value of CGIAR training programs for national research capacity: a case study of CIMMYT’s impact on China’s wheat R&D productivity
(CGIAR; CIMMYT; CCAP, 2016)
Most studies on agricultural R&D expenditure have focused on its impact on agricultural productivity rather than on human research capacity. Impact assessments of CGIAR training have been qualitative and indicative and ...
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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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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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Guidelines for the quality control of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) seed and grain
(CIMMYT, 2016)
This guidebook is the first of its kind to provide recommendations and a framework for monitoring quality assurance of QPM. Guidelines are based on QPM genetics, breeding, characteristics, and nutritional benefits. It lists ...
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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 ...