Study provides insights into the mechanisms of fine-tuning of wheat to diverse environments

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 11:00 in Biology & Nature

A researcher has helped identify the last major vernalization gene in wheat. Vernalization genes define when the plant begins to flower and is critical for adaptation to different environments. The finding will help wheat breeders design wheat varieties that can adapt and thrive in changing environments around the world.

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