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A study of the genome provides insights into pigmentation and domestication. A recent study analyzing the genetic sequences of over 600 carrot varieties has revealed that the orange color in carrots is determined by three specific genes. Interestingly, for carrots to display this orange hue, these

Experts suggest the findings can shed light on ways to improve the vegetable.

A new study of the genes of more than 600 types of carrot shows that three specific genes are required to give carrots an orange color.

"We identified three genes responsible for the accumulation of alpha and beta carotene, which make carrots orange," study author Massimo Iorizzo told Newsweek.

Experts suggest the findings can shed light on ways to improve the vegetable.

'The genes that regulate orange carotenoids—the precursor of vitamin A that have been shown to provide health benefits—need to be turned off.'

A surprisingly low number of recessive genes give the tasty root its signature hue.

Three genes are turned off to make carrots produce high levels of alpha and beta-carotene, which make them a rich source of vitamin A and give them their orange hue

Genome study offers answers to questions about pigmentation and domestication. A new study of the genetic blueprints of more than 600 types of carrot shows that three specific genes are required to give carrots an orange color. Surprisingly, these three required genes all need to be recessive, or