Did Scientists Genetically Engineer Golden Lettuce to Contain 30 Times More Beta-Carotene?
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According to a study published in *The Plant Journal*, researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have successfully increased the beta-carotene content in lettuce leaves by up to 30 times. This scientific achievement, which resulted in a distinctly golden-colored lettuce, leverages sophisticated biotechnological techniques to address widespread micronutrient deficiencies.
