CRISPR-engineered wheat variety encourages soil bacteria to fix nitrogen, potentially a huge saving in fertilizer costs and nitrate pollution

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CRISPR-engineered wheat variety encourages soil bacteria to fix nitrogen, potentially a huge saving in fertilizer costs and nitrate pollution

www.ucdavis.edu

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Wheat That Makes Its Own Fertilizer

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UC Davis scientists have developed wheat plants that produce their own fertilizer, opening the door for less air and water pollution and lower costs for farmers.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/andyhfell on 2025-08-27 15:46:22+00:00.

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