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New hardy corn varieties promise drought and acid soil resilience
Washington reports that the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Texcoco, Mexico, developed corn varieties that withstand drought and acidic soils, potentially feeding 50 million more people annually. The center notes tropical and subtropical lands could gain higher yields, aiding global food security amid rising population and dwindling arable land.
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