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Crops and Cultures Landraces & Heirloom Cultivars Plant Breeding Virtual ToursJune 22, 2021July 19, 2023

Corn Landraces

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Patrick Byrne Landraces are traditional varieties selected by farmers for adaptation to local conditions and food preferences. These varieties typically have low yield potential, but are often genetically diverse and stress-resilient. This video shows four corn landraces from Mexico and the U.S.

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