SciencePasta of the future: Italy tests climate-resistant wheat

Researchers in Italy are working on a future version of the country’s iconic pasta by improving its main ingredient: wheat. The project is taking place in Emilia-Romagna, a region known as Italy’s “Food Valley.” Their work focuses on developing wheat that can better withstand changing climate conditions. The effort aims to use technology to support the continued production of one of the world’s most popular staples.