WELCOME
Joining advanced science with field-level research and extension in lower- and middle-income countries, the CGIAR Research Program on Wheat (WHEAT) works with public and private organizations worldwide to raise the productivity, production and affordable availability of wheat for 2.5 billion resource-poor producers and consumers who depend on the crop as a staple food.
Our research/ Flagship Projects
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Inclusive and profitable wheat opportunities
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Novel diversity and tools for improving genetic gains and breeding efficiency
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Better varieties reach farmers faster
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