Wheat’s Internal Clock Holds Key to Crop Resilience and Nutritional Quality
Scientists have discovered that wheat plants possess internal biological clocks that vary between varieties and accelerate with age. These circadian rhythms reportedly influence grain nutrient content and could help develop crops better adapted to changing climate conditions.
Wheat’s Internal Timekeepers Influence Crop Health and Production
New research indicates that circadian rhythms in wheat plants may provide crucial insights into crop development and nutritional quality, according to a study published in New Phytologist. Sources indicate that just like humans, different wheat varieties possess distinct internal clocks that speed up as the plants age, with potentially significant implications for agricultural production and climate resilience.
