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Barley's bred for changing climate

Magnus Göransson Crop Science Society of America
Apr 23, 2021
Apr 23, 2021

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A barley field matures at a farm in southern Iceland.

Magnus Göransson

Researchers grow different types of barley in a field trial in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Magnus Göransson

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Magnus Göransson Crop Science Society of America

Climate change is a global issue. It affects the environment and the food supply.

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Magnus Göransson is a doctorate student at the department of plant sciences at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. The research was supported by the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre, the Research Council of Norway and Graminor.

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