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A human protein genetically engineered into wheat plants increases yields by 50%. Is this dramatic tweak replicable? – Genetic Literacy Project

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It’s not enough to grow more food—humanity needs to grow more efficiently. With an eye toward feeding the world’s growing population in a sustainable way,
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/08/31/a-human-protein-genetically-engineered-into-wheat-plants-increases-yields-by-50-is-this-dramatic-tweak-replicable/

CRISPR gene-edited wheat with lower carcinogenic acrylamide levels when toasted greenlighted for UK field trials – Genetic Literacy Project

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‘Climate-resilient’ wheat may provide sustainable fiber source, promote gut health | Genetic Literacy Project

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Some new crop varieties are bred to be more nutritious. Others are more resilient, bred to tolerate harsher environmental conditions. In a new study,
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/16/climate-resilient-wheat-may-provide-sustainable-fiber-source-promote-gut-health/

‘Fine-tuned’ wheat varieties could boost Europe’s grain yields up to 90%, study suggests | Genetic Literacy Project

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European wheat harvests could be increased by more than 5 tonnes a hectare according to newly published research into the crop’s untapped genetic
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2019/12/13/fine-tuned-wheat-varieties-could-boost-europes-grain-yields-up-to-90-study-suggests/