Jeff White, CIMMYT, October 2001
Users of the ACT, or Almanac Characterization Tool, include agricultural researchers from the public sector, international research centers active in eastern and southern Africa, private seed companies, and even a religious organization helping Malawian villagers access precious water. Initially supported by Texas A&M University and CIMMYT, the software developers have moved to the private sector, and collaboration with CIMMYT continues.