Perennial Grains: Could Kernza Replace Wheat?
Dr. Russell Sharp explores perennial arable crops such as kernza, perennial rice, and sorghum; discussing their advantages (reduced tillage, deeper roots, soil health), current commercial status, and practical challenges such as lower yields, pests, and multi-year management.
The episode also covers breeding and gene-editing targets to improve traits, global research efforts, and the potential for growing perennials in hydroponic systems and niche value markets.
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Norman Borlaug — CIMMYT
Sanjaya Rajaram — CIMMYT
Surinder Vasal — CIMMYT
Ravi Prakash Singh — CIMMYT…
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