Kernza – a new perennial variety of wheat that yields major environmental benefits (PBS NewsHour, 2019)

Kernza is a perennial grain developed to reduce soil erosion, improve carbon sequestration, and support more sustainable farming systems. Researchers and farmers describe how perennial crops can break the cycle of annual tilling that degrades soil health. The video highlights a promising alternative to conventional grain production dominated by industrial monocultures. (PBS NewsHour; 2019; 9’)

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