Berry Tough: Scotland Breeds Fruit for a Changing Climate

Berry Tough: Scotland Breeds Fruit for a Changing Climate

Scientists at the James Hutton Institute are developing stronger, more sustainable soft-fruit varieties designed to help growers withstand climate volatility while meeting exacting consumer and retail demands.Scotland’s world-renowned berry industry is looking to plant breeding for protection against an increasingly unpredictable climate, rising production costs and pressure to reduce agricultural inputs.At the forefront of that work is the Jame…