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High-Purity Fact Pipeline
Ezura group, University of Tsukuba
Tsukuba, Japan
June 2026
Verified: June 15, 2026
"Scientists used genome editing to disable the gene responsible for anthocyanin production in red lettuce. The modification resulted in the loss of red pigmentation and an increase in other flavonoids like quercetin. The findings could help develop specialized lettuce varieties for indoor cultivation."