Scientists at Rothamsted Research uncovered saponarin, a natural flavonoid in ancestral einkorn wheat (Triticum monococcum) that powerfully deters the destructive English grain aphid. Published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the study shows this innate resistance could reduce pesticide use, combat aphid-transmitted viruses like BYDV, and support sustainable wheat breeding for resilient, climate-smart agriculture.
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