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- The Land Institute is developing Kernza, a high-yielding perennial grain, as a sustainable alternative to annual wheat in rural Kansas.
- Lee DeHaan leads the initiative, highlighting environmental benefits such as reduced soil erosion and healthier soils.
- The Institute collaborates with researchers worldwide to develop perennial crops, including oil seeds and pulses.
- Kernza shows promise but faces yield and market-adaptation challenges; investment could boost sustainability and food security within a generation.
