Disrupting single enzyme gene in herb red perilla produces green plants with enriched health-promoting molecules

Hiroshima University researchers used genome editing to turn red perilla plants green while increasing their health-promoting compounds. This discovery offers a new method for developing high-value crops for food and pharmaceutical use.
Why it matters
Advancements in genome editing for crops can improve nutritional value and marketability, benefiting both the agricultural and health industries.
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
The article is a straightforward report on a scientific study regarding agricultural biotechnology.
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