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Improved tools and methologies for genetic improvement CIMMYT has a pivotal role to play in the global research community in bridging upstream, innovation generators with downstream, product development and delivery providers. CIMMYT will continue to develop and validate new methodologies and tools for more efficient manipulation of new alleles and genes for traits prioritized by end-users in CIMMYT regional activities and in NARSs and SME breeding programs. We will give considerable emphasis to the systemic integration into these programs of a range of fast-track breeding techniques, including molecular genetic fingerprinting, marker-assisted selection, double haploids, genetic transformation, advanced biometrics, and simulation-based decision support tools. In addition, we will focus on targeted germplasm enhancement through development of integrated knowledge sharing solutions for genetic improvement of the flagship breeding product areas. Back to Flagship Products index |
New or improved traits through allele mining and gene discovery to best use global crop biodiversity Stress tolerant maize for enhanced food security and crop diversification Bio-fortified maize for improved nutrition and health Opportunities for income generation from special trait maize Wheat with enhanced water productivity and appropriate quality profiles Resource conservation technologies for maize and wheat cropping systems Capacity building in national agricultural research system breeding programs |
