Biochemists Manipulate Fruit Flavor Enzymes

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 20:21 in Biology & Nature

Would you like a lemony watermelon? How about a strawberry-flavored banana? Biochemists at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston say the day may be coming when scientists will be able to fine tune enzymes responsible for flavors in fruits and vegetables. In addition, it could lead to environmentally-friendly pest control.

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