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The CGIAR Research Program MAIZE is an international collaboration between more than 300 partners from the public and private sectors, national institutions, international research organizations and seed companies. This unique partnership seeks to mobilize global resources in maize research and development to achieve a greater strategic impact on maize-based farming systems in Africa, South Asia and Latin America.

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Q&A: A decade of improved and climate-smart maize through collaborative research and innovation

A ten-year partnership led by CIMMYT and IITA tackles climate-induced risks in maize production, developing and deploying new climate-adaptive varieties benefiting over 8 million households in sub-Saharan Africa.

How milpa intercropping feeds communities

New study in the Western Highlands of Guatemala confirms relation between milpa intercropping diversity and nutritional capacity.

Scientists find genomic regions associated with maize stover quality

The results of this study will allow breeders to optimize dual purpose maize varieties to sustainably feed people and their livestock.

MAIZE delivers “valuable solutions” for critical needs, according to an external review

The CGIAR Research Program on Maize (MAIZE) “uniquely fills a gap at the global and regional level, positioning it to continue catalyzing good science across borders,” according to a new report.

About Maize

Annual Reports

Our research/ Flagship Projects

Enhancing MAIZE’s R4D Strategy for Impact

Novel Diversity and Tools for increasing Genetic Gains

Stress Tolerant and Nutritious Maize

Sustainable intensification of maize-based systems for better livelihoods of smallholders

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International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria