A long history but slow uptake of drought-tolerant crops
Drought-tolerant crops have been developed for many years, but progress has been slow because breeders have focused too intently on yield.
5 August 2010 | EN

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Drought-tolerant crops have been developed for many years, but progress has been slow because breeders have focused too intently on yield.
5 August 2010 | EN