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United Arab Emirates University Research Team Develops Innovative Drought-Resistant Agricultural Crop Varieties

A team of agronomists and biotechnologists at the United Arab Emirates University successfully cultivated drought-resistant wheat and date palm strains capable of thriving under high salinity and minimal irrigation conditions, offering promising solutions for regional food security.
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