Growing Together: How Wheat's Social Skills Can Feed the Future
Recent studies show that modern wheat varieties are less aggressive competitors, promoting better growth and higher yields. This insight could revolutionize farming by optimizing plant interactions, ensuring efficient land use, and improving food security. Understanding wheat's cooperative traits can help sustainably feed the growing global population.
New Horizons in Maize Research: Remote Sensing for Disease Resistance
Explore the use of drones in maize research at CIMMYT for detecting common rust disease. While drones offer fast and wide-ranging crop assessments, they complement traditional methods by quickly identifying resistant corn varieties. This technology promises to enhance agricultural efficiency, ensuring food security in a tech-driven world.