Unlocking the Potential of Barley to Increase Yields
Recent research has revealed a new breakthrough in untapping the potential of barley grain yield. By unlocking the genetic components of the plant, scientists have potentially opened the door to increase barley grain yield significantly. This could be a major boon to farmers around the world, as an increased yield would mean increased profitability for their operations. The research team from the John Innes Centre uncovered a gene that controls the production of a protein that can be used to regulate growth and development in barley, which could result in higher yields. The hope is that this discovery could be used to develop new varieties of barley with higher yields. This breakthrough provides a glimmer of hope that improved barley grain yields could be achieved in the near future.
source: Phys.org