Boosting Nutrient Compounds in Radishes Through Gene Activation
Greg Howard
27th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers at Bharathiar University genetically modified radishes to increase their quercetin, an antioxidant
- The modified radishes produced over nine times more quercetin than regular radishes
- This advancement could lead to healthier radishes and similar improvements in other crops
References
Main Study
1) Overexpression of AtMYB12 transcription factor simultaneously enhances quercetin-dependent metabolites in radish callus.
Published 30th April, 2024 (future Journal edition)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27053
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