British scientists crack wheat's genetic code

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 15:35 in Biology & Nature

British scientists have decoded the genetic sequence of wheat — one of the world's oldest and most important crops — a development they hope could help the global staple meet the challenges of climate change, disease and population growth. Climate change - Wheat - Population growth - Environment - Genetic code

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