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New research advances amaranth as a nutritious and high-performing leafy green crop

Two complementary studies, appearing in HortScience, from Rutgers University are advancing the potential of amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) as a valuable leafy green by combining detailed morphological characterization with evaluations of horticultural performance and nutritional quality. Amaranth is gai...

New research advances amaranth as a nutritious and high-performing leafy green crop
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Two complementary studies, appearing in HortScience, from Rutgers University are advancing the potential of amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) as a valuable leafy green by combining detailed morphological characterization with evaluations of horticultural performance and nutritional quality. Amaranth is gaining attention as a versatile crop with strong adaptability, rapid growth and high nutritional value.

Originally published at Phys.org

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