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New ways to make stronger crops

EU-funded researchers are investigating novel non-GMO approaches to stepping up stress-resistance in crops. The research could lead to increased yields for farmers and improve Europe's food security.

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Agriculture & Forestry Innovation Funding Researchers Marie Skłodowska Curie actions Sustainable agriculture and forestry Germany Ireland Netherlands United Kingdom

date:  11/08/2016

Project:  Genetic and molecular priming approaches...

acronym:  CropStrengthen

See also:  CORDIS

EU-funded research is helping to create a secure, sustainable and safe means of food production.

CropStrengthen is one such project. CropStrengthen aims to increase understanding of the molecular basis of abiotic stress tolerance in crops (resistance to non-living environmental factors e.g. drought), and to provide two alternatives to current strategies for increasing food production.

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