Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Cereals (CRCIL)
Led by Kansas State University, we bring together US and international partners to advance the breeding of key cereal crops to improve food and nutrition security.
Introduction
CRCIL is a U.S. government-funded research program aimed at advancing cereal crop genetics and breeding objectives around the globe.
CRCIL draws on expertise from around the world to harness the benefits of cutting-edge agricultural science and technology. Germplasm enhancement activities will focus on four major world cereals: sorghum, millet, wheat, and rice.
Decades of effort put toward strengthening the crop breeding capacity of National Agriculture Research Institutes (NARIs) means the global cereal improvement community has never been better positioned to deliver on CRCIL's ambitious objectives.
CRCIL takes a consortium approach to innovation by bringing together experts from around the world to conduct research activities related to germplasm enhancement. Our international partners identify and prioritize regional needs for climate resilience. They also provide critical regional and institutional knowledge for the implementation of projects. Our U.S. partners are scientists who bring a wealth of expertise across germplasm enhancement activities.