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Rye reference genome uncovers diversity that could strengthen wheat breeding

Rye reference genome uncovers diversity that could strengthen wheat breedingWorldPing

Rye is not only a hardy and high-yielding crop, but also possesses a valuable gene pool for wheat breeding.

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