| Autor: |
Bunge, Jacob (AUTHOR), Stefanescu, Victor (AUTHOR) |
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Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 8/5/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
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Agriculture companies are using genetic technology to modify potatoes in order to increase their nutritional value and yield. Ohalo Genetics, a California-based startup, and Solynta, a Netherlands potato-seed developer, are among the companies working on improving the genetic makeup of potatoes. They are using gene-editing technologies to enhance the starch and protein content of potatoes, as well as reduce the levels of acrylamide, a chemical that can form when potatoes are cooked at high temperatures. These advancements have the potential to create healthier potato products and increase potato farmers' yields. [Extracted from the article] |
| Databáze: |
Regional Business News |
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