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Long coleoptile wheat could help farmers adapt to climate change – ABC News
After more than two decades of searching Australian scientists may have found the most significant climate change adaption for wheat growers.
After more than two decades of searching, Australian scientists may have found the most significant climate change adaption for wheat growers.
Key points:
- The new genetic wheat trait can grow a longer coleoptile
- A longer coleoptile means wheat can be planted deeper in the soil
- This allows earlier germination from summer rain moisture
And a determined Western Australian farmer, who wants access to the new wheat genetics, which could allow farmers to crops in …
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