Identification of genes responsible for sour taste in citrus fruit may enable the creation of new, sweeter varieties
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 08:30
in Biology & Nature
A team of researchers, including two from the University of California, Riverside, has identified the genes responsible for the hallmark sour taste of many citrus fruits. Published Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Nature Communications, the research could help plant breeders develop new, sweeter varieties.