Australia collaborates with global scientists to improve crop genetics

Australian scientists will collaborate with global researchers to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers.

The A$13m (US$8.5m) research collaboration will develop, test and deploy cutting-edge technology to improve crop genetics with a view to increasing yield, quality,

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