Briefing: Omics consortium established to supercharge climate-adapted wheat breeding

The Wheat Spatial Omics Consortium (WSOC), led by Adelaide University, aims to leverage spatial omics technologies to enhance wheat performance under changing climate conditions.

This initiative involves more than 30 institutions from nine countries, emphasizing collaborative research to address agricultural challenges.

By integrating spatial omics methodologies, the consortium seeks to develop wheat varieties that are more resilient to climate variability, thereby improving food security.