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Why It Matters:
Understanding and conserving Amaranthus diversity ensures future breeding efforts whether for yield, colour, nutrition, or stress tolerance
Amaranths are more than a crop theyβre a reservoir of genetic wealth waiting to be explored
#PlantBreeding#FoodSecurity
Understanding Variation in Amaranths π±β¨
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Amaranths are one of the most diverse and resilient ancient crops. From grain types to leafy vegetables and ornamentals, amaranths shows remarkable variations in colour, morphology and uses. #Amaranth#Variations#Plantbreeding
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Nutritional Variation:
Different accessions vary in protein content, minerals (iron, calcium), amino acids, and bioactive compounds. This diversity supports nutrition breeding.
**Herbicide-Tolerant Soybean,** π±
π Trait: Tolerant to glyphosate herbicide
π Status: Still in trial phase in Nigeria
π― Goal: Easier and more efficient weed control
**WHAT GMOs ARE IN NIGERIA?** π³π¬
Nigeria is one of the few African countries that has approved and adopted genetically modified crops. Here are real examples of GMOs currently in use or under development in the https://t.co/23X5wEYu21
**TELA Maize** π½
This maize variety is genetically modified to:
π‘οΈ Resist stem borers
π§ Tolerate drought
π¨βπ¬ Developed by IAR + AATF
π§ͺ Field trials done, approved for release in 2021
π Commercialization is underway
03.04.25 is the beginning of a new dawn.
Welcome to a new dispensation
May this journey be a smooth ride and every challenge on my path will be overcome
#LifeofaBreeder