Researchers discover method to decrease harmful cyanogens and increase protein levels in key crop

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 12:30 in Biology & Nature

"This breakthrough demonstrates that it is possible to use genetic modification to deliver enhanced cassava with decreased cyanogenic content as well as increased protein and essential amino acids that will directly benefit children and at-risk populations," said Narayanan.

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