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Japan has developed a new variety of muskmelon with controlled ripening specifically for export purposes.

2026-03-02 00:00
Source: Freshplaza.com
A national agricultural research institute and the University of Tsukuba in Japan have collaborated to develop a new variety of muskmelon that can be ripened on demand. This innovation aims to address the fruit's short shelf life and export limitations by targeting a gene responsible for ethylene production, a key plant hormone.

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