{
  "id": 16879912,
  "title": "Italian farmer plants attic seeds, discovers wheat with seven ears on one stalk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/italian-farmer-plants-attic-seeds-discovers-wheat-with-seven-ears-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T09:30:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/discovery/italian-farmer-planted-mysterious-seeds-found-in-attic-discovered-ancient-biblical-wheat-with-seven-ears-on-one-stalk-that-could-help-crops-survive-drought-and-climate-change/articleshow/135257644.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a remarkable find, Claudio Grossi, an Italian farmer, unearthed an ancient wheat variety known as Triticum turgidum, which is believed to be over a century old. This heritage wheat demonstrated impressive drought resistance compared to its modern counterparts. Experts highlight the significance of genetic diversity in crops to combat climate change impacts, further prompting research into the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}