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WA research shines a light on salty soil sensitivity

RESEARCH carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia (UWA) could have substantial benefits for the future production of wheat.

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 Researchers may have uncovered an important link when it comes to wheat's sensitivity to saline soils. Picture courtesy DPIRD.

Researchers may have uncovered an important link when it comes to wheat's sensitivity to saline soils. Picture courtesy DPIRD.

The scientists have discovered two enzymes that explain the sensitivity of wheat plants to salty soils and the findings could lead to advances that strengthen crops against salinity, an issue which costs...

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