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Researchers used genome editing to block the production of red pigments in lettuce, causing other beneficial plant compounds to build up instead.

Japan

Who
researchers, Ezura group
What
Researchers used genome editing to block the production of red pigments in lettuce, causing other beneficial plant compounds to build up instead.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:58:59 GMT · 2h 0m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
The disabling of a gene responsible for producing dihydroflavonol 4-reductase, an enzyme critical for anthocyanin formation, redirected the plant's biochemical activity.
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This genetic modification indicates a new method to create crops with tailored nutritional profiles and improve indoor cultivation systems for specialized lettuce varieties.

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