Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Commercial Variety-Ancient Species-Salty Soil

Experts develop salt-tolerant, high-yield wheat

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Scientists in Australia have crossed a popular, commercial variety of wheat with an ancient species, producing a hardy, high-yielding plant that is tolerant of salty soil. The researchers, who published their work on Monday in the journal Nature Biotechnology, hope the new strain will help address food shortages in arid and semi-arid places where farmers struggle with high salinity in the soil. "This is first time that ... ... read more..

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