Nicole Louise Birrell

The International Maize & Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is a leader in publicly-funded research on maize and wheat and related farming systems. The non-profit company is based in Mexico City, Mexico. CIMMYT works with partners worldwide to increase the productivity of maize and wheat cropping systems, improving food security and reducing poverty. CIMMYT is a member of the CGIAR system and leads the CGIAR research programs on maize and wheat and the Excellence in Breeding platform. The center receives support from national governments, foundations, development banks, and other public and private agencies.

The International Maize & Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is a leader in publicly-funded research on maize and wheat and related farming systems. The non-profit company is based in Mexico City, Mexico. CIMMYT works with partners worldwide to increase the productivity of maize and wheat cropping systems, improving food security and reducing poverty. CIMMYT is a member of the CGIAR system and leads the CGIAR research programs on maize and wheat and the Excellence in Breeding platform. The center receives support from national governments, foundations, development banks, and other public and private agencies.