Genetic engineering tool generates antioxidant-rich purple rice

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Genetic engineering tool generates antioxidant-rich purple rice

Date:
    June 27, 2017
Source:
    Cell Press
Summary:
    Researchers in China have developed a genetic engineering approach capable of delivering many genes at once and used it to make rice endosperm -- seed tissue that provides nutrients to the developing plant embryo -- produce high levels of antioxidant-boosting pigments called anthocyanins. The resulting purple endosperm rice holds potential for decreasing the risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic disorders.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170627134518.htm

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Purple rice already exists. Expensive, but the best flavored rice I've ever tasted. Almost as good as wild rice.