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Global Wheat News

How to ensure quality wheat: check for sulfur in the soil

May 27, 2020

A common obstacle to bountiful wheat harvests in the Central Plains is more pervasive than many growers realize, but a study led by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) spells out how it can be readily overcome.

 

ARS scientist develops waxy wheat for cereal

May 22, 2020

“The unique aspect of Waxy-Pen is that its starch is what we refer to as “waxy,” but it has nothing to do with wax,” Morris said. “Instead, the starch is 100 percent amylopectin instead of the typical 75 percent amylopectin/25 percent amylose.”

 

Scientists breed 'designer wheat' for distillers

May 19, 2020

SCIENTISTS from Rothamsted Research have bred a type of wheat specifically aimed at improving whisky production by addressing the processing problems caused by current wheat varieties.

 

Innovative virus research may save wheat and other crops

May 15, 2020

Scientists have solved a 20-year-old genetics puzzle that could result in ways to protect wheat, barley, and other crops from a devastating infection.

 

Fusarium resistant wheat on horizon for growers thanks in part to North Dakota researcher

May 13, 2020

Fusarium resistance has been the holy grail for wheat growers, but has been just about as elusive for the past two or more decades. Finally, however, there’s a breakthrough, and a North Dakota scientist is among the research team responsible for it.

New software supports decision-making for breeding

May 12, 2020

Researchers have developed an innovative software program for the simulation of breeding programs. The ''Modular Breeding Program Simulator'' (MoBPS) enables the simulation of complex breeding programs in animal and plant breeding and is designed to assist breeders in their everyday decisions. In addition to economic criteria in breeding, the research team strives for goals such as sustainability, conservation of genetic diversity and improved animal welfare.

 

Digital warning system and coupling with crop model to boost wheat farmers’ resilience in Bangladesh and Brazil

May 5, 2020

A new digital early warning system for wheat blast disease integrates mathematical models that, when combined with weather forecasts, can simulate disease growth and risks to forewarn against potential outbreaks.

 

Scientists take a step closer to heat-tolerant wheat

May 4, 2020

Researchers working on molecular-level responses in crops have taken a step closer to their goal of producing heat-tolerant wheat.

 
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