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- 1Hidden DNA Insertion Explains Red and Green Quinoa Leaves▼A Hidden DNA Insertion Paints Quinoa Leaves in Red and Green
Researchers report that a previously unnoticed DNA insertion determines whether quinoa leaves are red or green, revealing a genetic mechanism behind the plant's striking leaf colour variation. The finding, covered by Bioengineer.org, adds to understanding of quinoa's genetics, a crop valued for its nutritional profile and resilience, and could inform future breeding efforts.
- 2Quinoa Seen as Salt-Tolerant Crop to Future-Proof Farming▼Quinoa: The Salt-Loving Super Grain That Could Future-Proof Farming
Quinoa is being highlighted as a hardy, salt-tolerant grain that could help agriculture adapt to degrading soils and water scarcity. The crop's ability to thrive in saline conditions where staple grains fail is drawing attention as climate pressures and soil salinisation threaten global food production, prompting renewed interest in expanding quinoa cultivation worldwide.