Italian farmer's attic seed find yields century-old wheat variety

Italian farmer Claudio Grossi planted seeds he had stored in an attic and uncovered an ancient wheat variety, Triticum turgidum, believed to be more than a century old. The heritage grain showed notably better drought resistance than modern wheat varieties. Experts stress that crop genetic diversity is valuable for adapting agriculture to climate change. The find has also prompted research into the nutritional benefits and drawbacks of this traditional grain in today's farming.