University of Maryland researchers have discovered a gene that produces three grains per wheat floret instead of the usual one.
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Discovery promises big wheat yield gain
Mutant line produces three ovaries per floret, which could mean more grain
BASF pulls plug on hybrid wheat
(Reuters) — BASF is halting development of hybrid wheat in North America after results of seed trials failed to reach development goals, the company said March 1. BASF instead plans to focus on developing the new type of wheat in European markets, aiming to launch the technology there “toward the end of the decade,” the […] Read more
Canada left out of Syngenta’s hybrid wheat variety plans
Hybrid wheat is finally arriving in North America, but it won’t be making an appearance in Canada anytime soon. Seed growers in the United States are expected to plant 5,000 to 7,000 acres of Syngenta’s hybrid wheat this year in preparation for a full commercial launch in 2024. The company has been developing the crop […] Read more
