Does Modern Plant Breeding Reduce Flavour and Diversity?
Does modern plant breeding threaten flavour and crop diversity? From colourful vegetables and Basmati rice to disease-resistant apples and potatoes, scientific evidence challenges common assumptions about breeding and highlights its role in expanding culinary choice, improving food quality and preserving traditional crops. The post Does Modern Plant Breeding Reduce Flavour and Diversity? appeared first on Seed World.
文章用法国与荷兰生菜品种目录研究(1960s–1990s 品种数翻倍至534个)及胡萝卜、西瓜等实例,说明现代育种在风味、外观与抗病上的多元贡献,可作为回应“育种致风味下降”质疑的论据素材。