Pumpkins could be absorbing poison — here’s what researchers discovered
Kobe University scientists discovered gourds like pumpkins absorb soil pollutants. A specific protein variant transports these toxins to edible parts, a trait previously puzzling. This breakthrough offers potential for developing safer crops and innovative bio-cleaning plants to remediate contaminated land, addressing both food safety and environmental cleanup challenges.
Kobe University scientists discovered gourds like pumpkins absorb soil pollutants. A specific protein variant transports these toxins to edible parts, a trait previously puzzling. This breakthrough offers potential for developing safer crops and innovative bio-cleaning plants to remediate contaminated land, addressing both food safety and environmental cleanup challenges.
