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Report
Factors affecting adoption of semi dwarf wheats in marginal areas: evidence from the rainfed Northern Punjab
(CIMMYT; PARC, 1991)
This study was undertaken in rainfed Pothwar of the Punjab to assess farmers' wheat varietal choices and factors affecting adoption of semi-dwarf varieties. This tract can be divided into three sub-zones based on rainfall ...
Book
Wheat farmers' seed management and varietal adoption in Kenya
(Egerton University; KARI; CIMMYT, 2002)
Wheat is the second most important crop in Kenya after maize and is becoming an important source of food both for humans and livestock. Despite increasing wheat production, only 50% of domestic consumption requirements are ...
Brochure
Variedades de trigo del Cono Sur de Sudamérica: nombres; progenitores; genealogía y origen
(CIMMYT, 1986)
Las variedades de trigo procedentes de América del Sur se han usado en muchos programas de mejoramiento genético, incluyendo el Programa de Trigo del CIMMYT. Estas variedades han desempeñado un importante papel en ampliar ...
Brochure
Trigo duro: nombres; progenitores; genealogía y origen
(CIMMYT, 1986)
Una de las funciones primordiales del CIMMYT es la producción y distribución de germoplasma de trigo duro a los programas nacionales de mejoramiento de cultivos que cooperan con el Centro. Al crear este germoplasma, el ...
Book
Mejoramiento de la excelencia: logros en el mejoramiento con la raza Tuxpeño
(CIMMYT, 1986)
Uno de los símbolos más relevantes de los logros del Programa de Maíz del CIMMYT es, por extraño que parezca, una línea descendiente que representa la espectacular reducción en la altura de la planta obtenida en una población ...
Handbook
Instrucciones para el manejo del: Ensayo Internacional de Adaptacion de Maiz (IMAN)
(CIMMYT, 1970)
Ha sido reconocido desde hace mucho tiempo que el maíz difiere grandemente en su respuesta a ambientes diferentes. Muchas variedades muestran una adaptación específica a una gama muy restringida de factores climáticos o ...
Book
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, ...
Book
Adoption of improved wheat technologies in Adaba and Dodola Woredas of the Bale highlands, Ethiopia
(EARO; CIMMYT, 2000)
This study assessed farmers' current wheat management practices, determined the technical and socioeconomic factors affecting the adoption of wheat technologies, and drew implications for research, extension, and policy. ...
Research Report
Cultural practices and varietal preferences for durum wheat by farmers of Ada, Lume and Gimbichu Weredas of Ethiopia
(CIMMYT; Alemaya University of Agriculture, 1994)
A survey of 144 fanners was undertaken in Ada, Lume and Gimbichu Weredas to assess fanners' practices in durum wheat production; and to identify the durum wheat varieties they grow and the quality characteristics they seek ...
Book
The economic impact in developing countries of leaf rust resistance breeding in CIMMYT-related spring bread wheat
(CIMMYT, 2004)
This study was undertaken to estimate the economic impact of efforts since 1973 by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to develop spring bread wheat varieties resistant to leaf rust caused by ...