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Flavonoid fortune: citrus genes llluminate path to nutrient richness - EurekAlert


Scientists have unlocked the genetic secrets behind the biosynthesis of flavonoid glycosides in citrus, a breakthrough that could fortify the nutritional potency and disease resistance of these fruits. 

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