An ever-growing global population means intensive farming is needed to feed everyone. But this makes agriculture one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
New research from the University of Warwick and Cranfield University suggests genetic selection – the process of choosing certain desirable heritable genetic traits – could help farmers and breeders reduce GHG from crops, particularly rice cultivation.
Which crop to grow?
Crop variety influences GHGs, as do farming practices like the use of nitrogen fertiliser which is known to drive nitrous oxide emissions. But it’s unclear which varieties best balance high yields with lower GHG release.
The new study compared, for the first time, crop variety…more
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