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New sources of wheat diversity unlocked by massive-scale genomic study

Growers, wheat breeders and crop scientists are all set to benefit from the discovery of genetic factors associated to yield, quality and agronomic traits in wheat following one of the largest analysis ever carried out of an agricultural crop.
11 Sep 2020
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Impact study: NIAB research delivers 18 fold return to the wider UK economy
7 Sep 2020
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New partnership to deliver innovative digital tools to boost viticulture sector
6 Sep 2020
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New maize varieties highlight continued breeding progress in yield and quality
1 Sep 2020
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