Wheat Breeding for Organic Farming

Wheat breeding for organic farming addresses challenges like weed suppression and disease resistance in low-input systems. This study highlights the need for varieties adapted to organic conditions amid rising input costs and climate change. Field data from the 2021 Ecobreed trial in Feldkirchen, Germany, show significant weed pressure from Galium aparine in low-suppression lines, underscoring the importance of breeding for resilience in organic wheat.