TED: The wheat field that could change the world | Guntur V. Subbarao

The video discusses the development of wheat lines capable of producing antibiotics from their roots to combat nitrogen leakage in modern agriculture. It highlights the ecological issues caused by excessive nitrogen fertilizer use and the role of soil microbes in this process. The video introduces BNA wheat, a new variety that integrates antibiotic-producing genes from wild wheat, offering a sustainable solution to reduce nitrogen leakage and improve agricultural efficiency.

What unique ability does the tropical pasture grass have?

How does the wild wheat contribute to antibiotic production?

What are the expected benefits of the new category of wheat developed?

What is the significance of the BNA wheat in relation to nitrogen leakage?