Irradiation can be used to induce mutations in plants with the goal to produce varieties that display improved product quality, have higher yields and yield stability, greater resilience to climate change and tolerance to environmental stresses. We help Member States use mutation techniques to optimise plant biodiversity.
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IAEA, FAO Help Develop Bananas Resistant to Major Fungal Disease
IAEA, FAO Help Develop Bananas Resistant to Major Fungal Disease
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Nuclear Techniques Help Develop New Sorghum Lines Resistant to the Parasitic Weed Striga
Nuclear Techniques Help Develop New Sorghum Lines Resistant to the Parasitic Weed Striga
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Accelerating Growth: IAEA Launches Plant Mutation Breeding Network for Asia and the Pacific
Accelerating Growth: IAEA Launches Plant Mutation Breeding Network for Asia and the Pacific
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From Lab to Field: Indonesian Scientists Develop New Crops for Farmers Using Nuclear Science
From Lab to Field: Indonesian Scientists Develop New Crops for Farmers Using Nuclear Science
