Breeding corn to boost yields has made it more vulnerable to heat

As temperatures rise due to climate change, the huge amounts of corn grown in the US Midwest could be under threat, and it seems breeding for high-yielding varieties has made the crop genetically more vulnerable

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Jul 7, 2023 - 04:00
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Breeding corn to boost yields has made it more vulnerable to heat
As temperatures rise due to climate change, the huge amounts of corn grown in the US Midwest could be under threat, and it seems breeding for high-yielding varieties has made the crop genetically more vulnerable

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