Agricultural and Biological Sciences
4 years ago

New low-protein wheat could slash farming costs and reduce environmental impact.

Low protein wheat for bread making
Peter R. Shewry, Abigail J. Wood, Kirsty L. Hassall, Till K. Pellny, A. B. Riche, A. Hussain, Malcolm J. Hawkesford, Simon Griffiths, Simon Penson, Gary Tucker, C. C. Baker

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