New Wheat Study Shows How to Boost Grain Yield and Protein
The study looked at how different types of wheat plants grow and store nutrients like nitrogen. They found that the amount of dry matter in the plants was closely linked to how much grain they produced. The nitrogen content in the plants was also related to the nitrogen in the grains. By selecting wheat plants with high dry matter and nitrogen content, it may be possible to increase grain yield and protein levels. This research suggests that focusing on these traits could help improve wheat crops in the future.