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Camelina genome study points to wild relatives for crop breeding
Original: Camelina genome analysis reveals how wild relatives could expand crop breeding options
Researchers have completed a genome analysis of camelina, an oilseed crop, showing how its wild relatives carry genetic diversity that breeders could use to improve traits such as yield and resilience. The findings suggest wild camelina species could broaden breeding options at a time when agriculture faces pressure from climate change and disease.
Why now: New genomic research on camelina highlights the potential of wild relatives to expand crop breeding.
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