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July 15, 2016

Subtropical Cornwall climate could mean exotic new crops
Exeter, UK (SPX) Jul 14, 2016
The subtropical weather in Cornwall means new exotic crops such as quinoa and Japanese persimmon are now more likely to succeed, according to a new technique developed by University of Exeter experts to monitor the climate. Parts of Cornwall have become subtropical since 2000 and this could create opportunities to grow new, unusual plants. Sunflowers, maize, grapevines and tea are already grown in the Duchy. Researchers from the Environment and Sustainability Institute in Penryn, Cornwall, have de ... read more

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