KALRO, supported by CIMMYT, has developed armyworm-resistant maize to enhance food security in Kenya.
May 8, 2024
Kenyan researchers at KALRO, in partnership with CIMMYT, have developed new maize varieties resistant to the fall armyworm, enhancing food security. These varieties, approved after rigorous testing, are expected to increase maize production. The development is supported by a $500,000 grant from CIMMYT, which also funds infrastructure improvements to aid in seed distribution.
Innovations, Nutrition, health and food security
