2008
CIMMYT maize physiologist Dr. José Luis Araus receives the prestigious China Friendship Award for increasing cereal yield potential.
Dr. Hugo Salvador Córdova Orellana, CIMMYT Distinguished Scientist, receives the title of Knight Commander of the Order Manuel Amador Guerrero by the Republic of Panamá for increasing the productivity of maize crops.
Dr. Ravi Singh receives the Jinding Award from Sichuan Provincial Government, China, in recognition of CIMMYT’s contribution to wheat production.