CRP3.1: Wheat
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This program will create a global alliance for improving the productivity and profitability of wheat in the developing world, where demand is projected to increase by 60 percent by 2050, even as climate change could diminish production by 20 to 30 percent. By tapping into the genetic resources of wheat and its wild relatives, the program aims to increase wheat yield potential by 50 percent, improve the crop’s resistance to globally important diseases and pests, and enhance its adaptation to warmer climates while reducing the water, fertilizer, labor, and fuel requirements of wheat production. |
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Lead Center |
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Major Partners
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86 National Agricultural Research Institutes • 13 Regional and International Organizations • 71 Universities and Advanced Research Institutes • 15 Private Sector Organizations • 14 Non-governmental Organizations and Farmers Cooperatives • 20 Host Countries |
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Status |
Revised proposal was approved by the Fund Council on a no objection basis in mid-October, 2011
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Budget
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US $ 227.5 million
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Website
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Research program on wheat website |
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Supporting Documents
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REVISED Proposal (August 30, 2011) (large file: 5.8MB)
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