SCIENCESCMP CHINA
China is growing giant wheat-rye hybrids in its western deserts. Here’s why
Scientists in China are cultivating giant wheat-rye hybrids called triticale in the Xinjiang region's deserts. These hybrids adapt to harsh conditions like poor soil, drought, and salinity, serving as food for humans and animal feed.
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