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Lentil roots are the focus of a new research project

AGRICULTURE Victoria is looking into new research that aims to discover root traits of lentils to help breeders develop drought-tolerant varieties to increase production of the pulse.

Staff writer
 Field research taking place at the Agriculture Victoria Research Horsham SmartFarm.

Field research taking place at the Agriculture Victoria Research Horsham SmartFarm.

Understanding the root architecture of lentils will benefit both breeders and grain growers. Agriculture Victoria research scientist, Shiwangni Rao, said knowledge of the whole plant is integral to...

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