Scientific Publication

A common ground for maize research: regional cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa

Abstract

This publication presents several aspects of regional cooperation in maize research in the Middle East and North Africa. Background on maize production in this area, the role of CIMMYT's Maize Program in developing and improving maize germplasm for delivery along with other research products or services to national maize scientists, the exchange of germplasm, techniques and ideas shared by maize researchers in this region, on-farm research, national maize production campaigns, and the regional strategy in crop research are some topics that are discussed