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Hidden DNA Insertion Explains Quinoa's Red and Green Leaves
Original: A Hidden DNA Insertion Paints Quinoa Leaves in Red and Green
Researchers report that a previously unnoticed DNA insertion drives the striking red and green pigmentation of quinoa leaves. The finding offers new insight into the genetics of pigment variation in the crop and could inform breeding efforts. Details of the study and its methods remain limited in early coverage.
Why now: New genetic research on a popular crop's leaf coloration has just been reported.
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Evidence
- A Hidden DNA Insertion Paints Quinoa Leaves in Red and Green · bioengineer.org
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