A Fresh Approach to Peppermint
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
DAVIS, California, May 14 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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A Fresh Approach to Peppermint
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The genomics of peppermint are not as fresh as their flavor but scientists from the University of California, Davis, have found a way to breathe new genetic variation into the species.
Similar to strawberries, potatoes and many fruit trees, peppermint plants ( Mentha x piperita ) are reproduced asexuall . . .
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A Fresh Approach to Peppermint
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The genomics of peppermint are not as fresh as their flavor but scientists from the University of California, Davis, have found a way to breathe new genetic variation into the species.
Similar to strawberries, potatoes and many fruit trees, peppermint plants ( Mentha x piperita ) are reproduced asexuall . . .