<i>De novo</i> creation of popcorn‐like fragrant foxtail millet
Yanyan Zhang, Qiang He, S.S. M. Zhang, Xinyu Man, Yi Sui, Guanqing Jia, Sha Tang, Hui Zhi, Chuanyin Wu, Xianmin Diao
Abstract
Popcorn aroma is a valuable flavor quality in cereals, but, despite more than ten thousand years of millet domestication, millet lacks traits that confer this desirable aroma. Here, we developed a popcorn-scented millet, providing an important resource for future breeding.
Topics & Concepts
AromaFoxtailDomesticationBiologyFlavorAgronomyBiotechnologyFood scienceEcologyGABA and Rice ResearchMedicinal Plants and NeuroprotectionBiochemical effects in animals