Inspired by the wide adoption of rigorous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in medical research, economists and other social scientists have increasingly used RCTs in their research. As researchers pick up projects amenable to the RCT methodology, th…
Archive for July, 2013
DT Maize Vol. 2 No. 2 June 2013
DT Maize is a quarterly publication of the DTMA (Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa) project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Its aim is to inform partners and the general public at large about developments related to drought tolerant maize in Sub- Saharan Africa. It publishes short, general
Complex personality of groundnut: Part 2 of 4
After answering to the ‘tough’ question yesterday in Part 1 of this series, Part 2 is all about getting genetic resources into use for practical breeding. This video traces progress from 2004 to the present.
A key take-home message: “…
Complex personality of groundnut: Part 1 of 4
Why are groundnuts (aka peanuts) such a tough nut to crack for crop scientists? This video will tell you. But it’s not all doom and gloom but also about progress made, promises and potential, and where peanut’s wild relatives come in to he…
International experts compare hot models at CIMMYT
Hot models were the main topic of conversation at El Batan during 19-21 June 2013, when international experts from 18 leading research institutions participated in a workshop on “Modeling Wheat Responses to High Temperature.” This workshop was orga…