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How plant breeding transforms the foods we eat

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(Left) University of Arizona professor Alonso Favela. (Right) Ears of corn.
How plant breeding transforms the foods we eat

Plant scientists are discovering the original variant of popular crops might bring a higher quality of produce. University of Arizona professor Alonso Favela explains why returning to the past could be necessary for advancing sustainable agriculture.

Alonso Favela spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

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