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Sorghum for grain use in Hesse: Establishment of new locally adapted varieties
Project
Project code: EIP-Agri-HE-2021-LPTGRBV
Contract period: 01.01.2021
- 31.12.2023
Budget: 400,000 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: Farming practice/activity, genetic resources, biodiversity, food industry, climate change
To adapt to climate change and increase biodiversity, it is necessary to establish new, robust crops in local agriculture. Sorghum is a drought-tolerant, versatile crop with numerous agro-ecological advantages, which can also represent a risk hedge for Hessian farmers during drought events. The aim of the project is therefore to develop stress-tolerant and locally adapted grain sorghum varieties. These varieties will contribute to increasing biodiversity in agriculture and will be used as represent an important innovation for Hesse, both as high-quality animal feed and as gluten-free food.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Production
- Climate Change
