Takeaways:
- Researchers have discovered that new poplar tree breeds could produce enough fibre to replace a large share of cotton farming in Europe.
- This could help free up millions of hectares of cotton land for growing food.
- Moreover, poplar trees can grow well without the vast amounts of fertilizer, chemical and water inputs.
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