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An inter-specific Amaranthus pangenome captures genetic variation potentially underlying key leafy vegetable traits in this underutilised crop.
The New phytologist - 1 Jun 2026
de Kinderen Maud A J, Ma Xiao, Vaistij Fabián E, Chang Jiyang, Larson Tony, Li Yi, Dinssa Fekadu, Lin Chen-Yu, Suchak Tulsi, Smit Samuel J, Jeffares Daniel C, Van Deynze Allen, Jansen van Rensburg Willem S, Gerrano Abe S, Bairu Michael W, Venter Sonja L, Schafleitner Roland, Van de Peer Yves, Denby Katherine
Abstract excerpt
Amaranthus species (particularly Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Amaranthus tricolor and Amaranthus caudatus) are traditional underutilised crops with the potential to contribute to sustainable, healthy food systems. We focus on amaranth as a leafy vegetable aiming to develop improved lines for cultivation by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. We demonstrate differences in leaf yield and...
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