Plant breeding

Can you describe in detail the process by which genes are altered in foods?

Kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage are all varieties of a single magical plant species - Brassica oleracea - aka wild mustard @ Vox - Though they're all the same species, these various crops are cultivars — different varieties bred to have desirable qualities for human purposes.

Breeding companies look to strengthen their competitive advantage, easing the way for growers to procure new plant varieties and for consumers to grow with confidence.

In addition to proper fertilizing and watering techniques, onion variety selection is an important factor in growing large onions. Long-day onions grow well in Northern regions, while short-day onions produce large bulbs in the South. The number and size of the leaves at maturity predicts how large the onions will be.

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