CIMMYT’s Research on Maize DH Technology

CIMMYT’s research on maize DH technology led to several process improvements in the maize DH line production like improved haploid induction rates, improved methods of haploid identification and increased success rates in chromosomal doubling. The publications listed below showcase process improvements at different stages of the maize DH line production process.

Peer reviewed publications

Haploid Induction

DH Facility at KALRO-Kiboko, Kenya

Vijay Chaikam, Ph.D | Senior Scientist and DH facility manager

Global Maize Program CIMMYT – Kenya
ICRAF House, United Nations Avenue – Gigiri P.O. Box 1041-00621;
Nairobi, Kenya +254 20 722 4020

Rose Mburu | Program Administrator

Global Maize Program CIMMYT – Kenya
ICRAF House, United Nations Avenue – Gigiri P.O. Box 1041-00621;
Nairobi, Kenya +254 20 722 4020 

DH facility at Agua fria, Mexico

Felix San Vicente | Principal Scientist

Global Maize Program CIMMYT
Km. 45, Carretera México-Veracruz, El Batán, Texcoco CP 56237
Edo. de México, Mexico +52 (55) 5804 2004 

Leocadio Martinez | Principal Research Assistant

Global Maize Program CIMMYT
Km. 45, Carretera México-Veracruz, El Batán, Texcoco CP 56237
Edo. de México, Mexico +52 (55) 5804 2004