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British Scientists decode most of genome of Wheat

Scientists in Britain say they have decoded most of the genome of Wheat. They claim the achievement could help farmers deal with adverse climate conditions in the future. One of the researchers, Professor Neil Hall from the University of Liverpool said the breakthrough could also make the price of bread cheaper. The scientists have released draft sequences of the wheat genome, which they think could make a vital contribution to securing global food supplies. Global wheat production has been under threat in recent years from increasing demand and climate change. Wheat is regarded as one of the most important crops for human consumption.

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