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Drought Threatens Cereal Production, Sparks Global Collaboration

10/8/2025

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Drought significantly reduces production of major cereals: maize, wheat, rice, pearl millet, sorghum.
In 1999, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) hosted a drought-tolerance workshop in Mexico.
In 2004, 150 scientists met in Mexico on drought tolerance for maize, rice, and wheat, signaling progress.
The effort emphasizes collaboration and farmer participation in varietal development.

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Story summary

Drought significantly reduces production of major cereals: maize, wheat, rice, pearl millet, sorghum.
In 1999, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) hosted a drought-tolerance workshop in Mexico.
In 2004, 150 scientists met in Mexico on drought tolerance for maize, rice, and wheat, signaling progress.
The effort emphasizes collaboration and farmer participation in varietal development.