A pivotal study illuminates the genetic blueprint of Chinese cabbage, focusing on the critical phase of leaf initiation. The research uncovers the molecular choreography of gene expression that directs the development of the plant’s characteristic leafy head, offering new insights into the formation of this vital agricultural crop.
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Children’s dislike of cauliflower, broccoli could be written in their microbiome
Researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have found that levels of volatile, sulfurous compounds are similar in parent-child pairs, suggesting shared oral microbiomes. They also found that high levels cause children to dislike the vegetables.