Climate Change Threatens Micronutrient Density of European Winter Wheat

Advanced Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Da Cao, Jennifer Michel, Eline Lorer, Markus Weinmann, Jacques Le Gouis, Claire Léon, Sibille Perrochon, David Alvarez, Vincent Leemans, Iñaki Balanzategui Guijarro, Jordi Moya Laraño, Sara Sánchez‐Moreno
+6 more Symanczik Sarah, Waibel Matthias, Hervé Vanderschuren, Cécile Thonar, Pierre Delaplace, Dominique Van Der Straeten
DOI: 10.1002/advs.202513322
Cited by: 1
References: 48

Abstract

ABSTRACT Micronutrients are vital for human health. Wheat is a major staple crop and a significant source of minerals and B‐vitamins. The impact of multifactorial climate change on their content remains largely unknown, introducing uncertainty to human nutrition and well‐being. Here, we used an Ecotron to evaluate micronutrient levels in European winter wheat ( Triticum aestivum var. Asory) under historical and projected climate conditions, incorporating gradients of atmospheric CO 2 , temperature, precipitation, and light intensity representative of ongoing climate change in Western Europe. Our findings indicate that future climates will strongly diminish multiple minerals and B‐vitamins in grains, thereby posing a significant challenge for global public health.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects Crop Yield and Soil Fertility Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Science
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
13
Issue
42
Pages
e13322–e13322
Publication date
27 April 2026
Language
EN