Agroscope’s research in plant breeding supports the development of high-yielding, disease-resistant crops that ensure high product quality.
The latest issue of ‘agroscope’ Magazine fo-cuses inter alia on plant breeding, but also on new cropping systems and future consumer behaviour in Switzerland. A few of the topics covered, at a glance:
- Wheat from new breeding processes: Discovering new disease resistances.
- Agroforestry systems: Safeguarding yields and husbanding resources.
- Sourdough breads: Researching health-promoting properties.
- Sustainability levies: Scoring social and animal-welfare aspects.
- Japanese Knotweed: New control options discovered.
- Organic pig-fattening: Cost-effective production is possible.
- Franches-Montagnes genetic heritage: Highlighting ways to avoid inbreeding.
The magazine offers practical recommendations from Agroscope research and shows how Swit-zerland can trace future-oriented paths in agriculture.
