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Exotic wheat DNA helps breed ‘climate-proof’ crops
Source: Phys.org (10 Jan 2023)
Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefits from up to 50 percent higher yields in hot weather compared with elite lines lacking these genes, according to a new study.
New endeavor fast-tracks the power of crop diversity for climate resilience
Researchers will source useful gene variations from CGIAR genebanks to develop climate-smart crops.
