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macrohard 03-22-2008 07:35 AM
Billions at risk from wheat super-blight
 
Very scary. Watch out, India. Here comes the wheat rust.

:shocked_ma:

Read it here:

http://environment.newscientist.com/...mg19425983.700

hypervel 03-22-2008 12:02 PM
Re: Billions at risk from wheat super-blight
 
'07 article?
Aw, jeez, and to think I'm knee deep in ag ETF's. Surely I am screwed.:D

Unclad Lad 03-23-2008 02:22 AM
Re: Billions at risk from wheat super-blight
 
Quote:
Even at 93, Borlaug is looking to the long term. Eventually, scientists will have to create wheat with a wide spectrum of resistances. The genes may be hiding in other grains and grasses. "Why has rice had no rusts for millions of years?" he asks.
Yes, how are other cereal grains affected? Spelt and Kamut are primitive wheats; rye is related, and triticale is a wheat/rye cross. I wouldn't want to have to try to replace the cereal crops of an entire nation overnight, but on a small scale would a homesteader be able to grow wheat alternatives?

shades2 03-23-2008 08:05 AM
Re: Billions at risk from wheat super-blight
 
Monsanto will save you! :bear_w00t:


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