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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Using Nuclear Science in Marker-Assisted Plant Breeding
Using Nuclear Science in Marker-Assisted Plant Breeding
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Philippines: Radiation-Processed Seaweed Increases Typhoon Resistance of Rice
Philippines: Radiation-Processed Seaweed Increases Typhoon Resistance of Rice
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IAEA Highlights and Achievements in 2018 – a Year in Review
IAEA Highlights and Achievements in 2018 – a Year in Review
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Coming into Flower: How IAEA Support is Benefitting Ghana’s Floriculture Industry
Coming into Flower: How IAEA Support is Benefitting Ghana’s Floriculture Industry
