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Engineering the Future of Produce: Genetic Manipulation of Red Leaf Lettuce Reveals New Frontiers in Nutritional Biofortification

Nana Muazin By Nana Muazin
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June 23, 2026
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The vibrant, ruby-hued leaves of red leaf lettuce have long been a staple in culinary arts and a darling of the health-conscious consumer. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these leaves are biological storehouses of anthocyanins—a class of polyphenol…