University of Illinois develops climate-resilient corn to adapt to extreme Midwest weather.

The University of Illinois is developing climate-resilient corn due to increasing Midwest weather extremes. Led by Professor Martin Bohn, the project uses genomic selection to predict how corn will perform under various environmental conditions. Funded by a $720,000 USDA grant, the research aims to improve corn breeding for climate change adaptation, with potential benefits for other crops as well.

December 02, 2024
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