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Q&A: Finding varieties of corn that are adapted to future climates - EurekAlert


Research led by the University of Washington used computer models to pinpoint varieties of corn that will be best adapted to produce high yields in future U.S. climates. The study combined weather and climate projections across the U.S. for 2050 and 2100 with a model that simulaties corn plants' growth to find the mix of traits that will produce the highest, most reliable yield under future conditions across the country.

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