An international team of scientists, including some from India, has found a way to breed wheat varieties that are of better quality and have a higher yield while also resisting diseases and the adverse effects of climate change. Read more here.
Scientists identify genome regions that lead to better yield, disease resistance in wheat
International team found a way to breed better wheat varieties with high yields and resistance to diseases and the adverse effects of climate change.
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