Using conventional breeding techniques, Borlaug's crucial breakthrough was crossing stubby - stalked dwarf
wheat with high -
yielding varieties, resulting in a plant that was both extremely
productive — when given ample fertilizer — and strong enough to hold up under the weight of large clusters of grain.
At a recent meeting, 30 scientists from the International Maize and
Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and Rothamsted Research, a UK - based independent science institute, agreed to pool expertise in research to develop higher - yielding, more disease resistant and nutritious wheat varieties for use in more productive, climate - resilient farming sys
Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and Rothamsted Research, a UK - based independent science institute, agreed to pool expertise in research to develop higher -
yielding, more disease resistant and nutritious
wheat varieties for use in more productive, climate - resilient farming sys
wheat varieties for use in more
productive, climate - resilient farming systems.