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New study maps the peanut genome in its entirety

New study maps the peanut genome in its entirety
Phys.org Thursday 18 June 2026, 01:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Peanuts are an important staple crop for many people around the world. As well as being delicious as smooth or crunchy peanut butter, their seeds are high in healthy fats and protein and can be pressed into oil.

Peanuts are an important staple crop for many people around the world. As well as being delicious as smooth or crunchy peanut butter, their seeds are high in healthy fats and protein and can be pressed into oil.
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