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Scientists @ucdavis.bsky.social have discovered ways to introduce genetic variation into peppermint plants, creating new varieties with enhanced levels of menthol flavors and improved resistance to disease.
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The genomics of peppermint are not as fresh as their flavor but scientists from the University of California, Davis, have found a way to breathe new genetic variation into the species.