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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Tastier and More Nutritious Vegetables: Bulgaria Improves Food Quality with IAEA Support
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Nuclear Technology Helps to Develop Heat-Tolerant Tomato Varieties in Mauritius
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World Environment Day 2020: How the IAEA Contributes to Soil, Plant and Animal Biodiversity
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