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‘Goldmine’ of century-old wheat varieties could help to feed the world, scientists say

Positive News
A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties.
2 days ago

‘Gold mine’ of century-old wheat varieties could help breeders restore long lost traits

Science | AAAS
An antique collection of wheat from around the world could breathe new vigor into the staple. When plant breeders created modern wheat...
2 months ago

Machine-learning model demonstrates effect of public breeding on rice yields in climate change

Purdue University
More information about a predictive model developed that uses machine-learning algorithms to predict how rice yields will be affected by...
5 months ago

Modern seeds aren't ready for climate change: Smallholder farmers may hold the key to future food security

Phys.org
Humans have radically altered the evolution of agricultural plants since World War Two, remaking our seed system with industrial...
2 months ago

Editorial: Ancient crop varieties based food intake: impact on nutritional quality, human health and environmental sustainability

Frontiers
Editorial on the Research Topic Ancient crop varieties based food intake: impact on nutritional quality, human health and environmental sustainability
2 months ago

Modern rose hybrids have a worrying lack of genetic diversity

New Scientist
Intensive breeding since the 19th century has created thousands of varieties of rose, but a reduction in genetic diversity could leave them...
4 months ago

Finding hidden genetic treasure: study uncovers untapped diversity in historic wheat collection

John Innes Centre
A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties. The international study...
2 months ago

The apple detectives hunting for lost varieties

BBC
The UK is home to many varieties of apples. But this ancestor of modern apples was lost – until some determined "apple detectives" set out...
2 months ago

Modern crop seeds are not ready for climate change

Advanced Science News
Scientists note that modern seed systems have detracted from the environmental benefits of traditional seed selection techniques.
1 month ago

Research: Disease and Climate Stress Resistant Wheat Varieties for Global South

Global Issues.org
NAIROBI, Aug 26 (IPS) - Groundbreaking research indicates that the wild relatives of wheat could be turned into an all-time food security...
2 weeks ago