AF Zora, the Europe's first black-grain wheat variety, ushers in a new era in agricultural innovation

In 2021, a new and innovative variety of winter wheat called AF Zora appeared in the fields of the Czech Republic, bringing a revolution in the field of genetics and breeding. What makes her so special? AF Zora is the first European wheat variety with a black grain, which was achieved by combining genes for blue aleurone and purple pericarp. This step opens up new possibilities in improving the nutritional value of wheat grain and widens the spectrum of food products available to consumers.