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Hidden DNA Insertion Explains Red and Green Quinoa Leaves
Original: A Hidden DNA Insertion Paints Quinoa Leaves in Red and Green
Scientists report that a previously hidden DNA insertion is responsible for the striking red and green colouring of quinoa leaves. The finding offers new insight into the genetic basis of pigmentation in the crop, a plant valued for its nutritious seeds and grown widely in South America and beyond.
Why now: The discovery sheds light on quinoa genetics, a crop of growing global agricultural interest.
Evidence
- A Hidden DNA Insertion Paints Quinoa Leaves in Red and Green · bioengineer.org
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