Optimising the wheat genome might assist us double yields of the crop, in accordance with plant scientists – though different researchers say they’re being too optimistic

By Adam Vaughan

The world might theoretically double the quantity of wheat it produces by breeding variations of the crop which are genetically optimised for various areas. Nonetheless, crop scientists not concerned within the work are sceptical.

Crop specialists have beforehand estimated the “administration hole” – or the distinction between current yields of wheat and the theoretical potential yield that could possibly be achieved with higher administration of irrigation, fertiliser and different elements. Now, for the primary time, a …