A genomic and functional framework for the rapid domestication of the wild plant Chenopodium album
Sanskriti Vats, Alexandra Sanfeliu Melia, Kate Escobar, Jan Günther, Mariela González-Ramírez, Beatriz Cavaleiro Cesar, Leen Leus, Poul Erik Jensen, Katrijn VAN LAERE, Søren Bak, Pablo D. Cárdenas
This study identifies the genomic and biochemical basis of saponin variation in Chenopodium album, providing a foundation for its domestication as a high-protein crop.
bioRxiv · Jan 14, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology