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Barley is a cornerstone of food security in Ethiopia, grown on over 1 million hectares by roughly 4 million smallholder farmers . This report summarizes research into how traditional barley "landraces" are genetically equipped to handle the climate crisis. Key Findings

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: Target specific genomic regions for breeding programs. Barley is a cornerstone of food security in

Genomic and bioclimatic diversity of Ethiopian barley ... - bioRxiv (506.2 MB)

Because traditional barley varieties are vital to local farming systems, understanding these genetic markers allows breeders to:

: The study identified 106 genomic loci linked to traits that help barley survive under climate stress.