Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for prickles in eggplants, a trait that complicates farming. Using advanced genetic techniques, they identified the Prickly Eggplant (PE) gene on chromosome 6 and pinpointed SmLOG1 as the key factor.

CRISPR editing to remove Eggplant prickles.

  • FiveMacs@lemmy.ca
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    3 months ago

    Leave my damn eggplants alone…my concern is the flavor is going to be raped out of it like tomato’s