Phalaris grass set to get DNA boost

Campbell Cooney
December 3 2019 - 6:00am
Angus heifers on improved phalaris grass pasture at Corryong in northern Victoria.
Angus heifers on improved phalaris grass pasture at Corryong in northern Victoria.

Australia's red meat producers are set to benefit from a genomic research project on phalaris grass that's identified the genes which can improve traits like yield, climate resistance and seed retention.

Campbell Cooney

Campbell Cooney

National Beef Writer - Southern Australia

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