This Gene Tweak Turns Strawberries Into Healthier, Tastier Superfruit
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Researchers boosted the strawberry FveIPT2 gene, increasing anthocyanins, terpenoids, and other beneficial compounds in ripe fruit.
The engineered plants kept normal growth, fruit size, sweetness, and development, avoiding common trade-offs seen in crop editing.
The work suggests a tRNA-related gene can be repurposed to improve strawberry quality traits without hurting yield-related performance.