Improving wheat yields through better heat tolerance

Improving wheat yield and yield stability through better heat tolerance is the focus of research being undertaken at the University of Sydney’s Plant Breeding Institute in Narrabri, New South Wales.

GRDC has invested in the collaborative program between University of Sydney, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, InterGrain and Agriculture Victoria.

Professor Richard Trethowan and Dr Rebecca Thistlethwaite are part of the team of researchers and breeders.

Contact

richard.trethowan@sydney.edu.au

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Heat Tolerant Wheat: improving yield through heat tolerance