Q338
CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) is an organisation working for the improvement of
A.
Rice and cotton
B.
Pulses and oil seeds
C.
Dryland agriculture
D.
Wheat and maize
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
CIMMYT, the Spanish acronym stands for The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center officially established in 1971. It is a non-profit research and training organization with more than 400 partners in over 100 countries. Its main purpose is to develop improved varieties and sustainable farming techniques for wheat and maize for improving the livelihood of farmers of the whole world.