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Making Wheat More Nutritious -- No GM Needed
November 27th 2006 01:25
Scientists have found a way to make wheat more nutritious using traditional breeding methods -- no GM needed. By breeding wheat varieties used agriculturally with wild strains, Uauy, et al, have increased the micronutrient, protein, zinc, and iron content of wheat.
They caution that the variety developed is best suited for the U. S. The procedure would need to be repeated using local grain varieties for other areas of the world.
The new variety of wheat is in the public domain, meaning they do not hold a patent on it.
The abstract in Science is online and free to read, but the full paper requires a subscription.
The article in Nature.
They caution that the variety developed is best suited for the U. S. The procedure would need to be repeated using local grain varieties for other areas of the world.
The new variety of wheat is in the public domain, meaning they do not hold a patent on it.
The abstract in Science is online and free to read, but the full paper requires a subscription.
The article in Nature.
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