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Newsnight - 27/08/2010

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UK scientists have released draft sequences of the wheat genome, which they think could make a vital contribution to securing global food supplies. The researchers also say their efforts could help British farmers to develop new strains with greater yields. Newsnight's Science editor Susan Watts considers how significant a development it is. And more. Presented by Gavin Esler.