The vegetable breeding company has nicknamed the trait “KNOX” and it extends shelf life by about two days. The benefits will also lead to a better consumer experience as consumers can enjoy a bag of pre-packaged salad much longer.
Rijk Zwaan worked on the development of KNOX for a total of 10 years. About 10 varieties in different lettuce types now have this property. The expectation is that the range of KNOX-based varieties will quickly be expanded in the next few years.
Improved lettuce with KNOX
November 2015 — Rijk Zwaan has introduced a trait in its lettuce varieties that ensures that the leaves discolour less rapidly after cutting...
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