Generation of maize varieties and hybrids in the face of climate variability

The project focuses on increasing the productivity and sustainability of corn cultivation through the improvement and adaptation of new agricultural technologies, responding to challenges such as high production costs, low resource use efficiency, and climate variability. Focused on the evaluation and development of new cultivars, including hybrids and varieties tolerant to water stress and high temperatures, the project aims to overcome current yields with genotypes that offer greater adaptation to local conditions and desirable characteristics such as high beta-carotene content and protein quality. In addition, the project incorporates the generation of information on the phenotypic descriptors of the selected cultivars, ensuring that producers have relevant data for decision making. The expected results include an increase in corn yields that will contribute to the profitability and long-term viability of the crop in the region, directly benefiting local producers and extension technicians. This effort seeks to strengthen the competitiveness of Panamanian corn in the international market and improve production efficiency in the face of the demands of a globalized and changing environment.