Exotic alfalfa varieties that produce white, blue, cream and yellow flowers are being looked at by plant breeders to improve the crop’s drought tolerance.
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Research focuses on drought tolerant alfalfa
Yellow flowers could help scientists breed new varieties that cope with dry conditions
Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements
Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety.
Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said. The BCRC says the projects are targetted at areas that will help maximize the impact of […] Read more
