Global collaboration is unlocking wheat's genetic potential -- photo (IMAGE)

Kansas State University

Global collaboration is unlocking wheat's genetic potential -- photo

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At left, a chromosome segment from Aegilops ventricosa, highlighted by the white arrow, is found in the Kansas wheat variety Jagger. This segment carries important genes for pest and disease resistance and is associated with increasing grain yield. Image courtesy of Dal-Hoe Koo. Image right is wild wheat relative Aegilops ventricosa. Image courtesy of Haley Ahlers.

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