Ancient grain has huge climate potential and could play a key role in Europe's future

Sorghum is one of the world's oldest grains and possesses many traits that can benefit food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity. However, the mechanisms behind these traits have long remained a mystery to researchers, which has hindered efficient cultivation. Now, a new technique and a biobank—developed in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen—have made research and breeding possible at an unprecedented pace, paving the way to an effective crop in both the Global North and South.