Some new crop varieties are bred to be more nutritious. Others are more resilient, bred to tolerate harsher environmental conditions.
In a new study, researchers report a variety of wheat that combines enhanced nutrition with increased resilience. The researchers also tested a breeding method that could reduce costs and save time compared to traditional methods.
The newly developed wheat variety contains higher levels of a naturally occurring carbohydrate, called fructans. – ScienceDaily
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