Genetic breakthrough on tropical grass could help develop climate-friendly cattle farms
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 16:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have shown that Brachiaria grass species can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cattle and increase productivity -- and breeding improved varieties can potentially augment the environmental and economic benefits. A breakthrough on Brachiaria's complex genome may make breeding much more efficient, and potentially increase the speed with which new grasses begin benefiting cattle farmers and the environment.