Comparison of the phenolic contents and the epigenetic and genetic variability of wild and cultivated watercress (Rorippa nasturtium var. aquaticum L.)

Conclusions Relevant chemical, epigenetic, and genetic differences have arisen between wild and cultivated watercress. These differences can contribute to fingerprint and develop quality control tools for the integral and safety use, and commercialization of watercress. The richness of epialleles could support the development of manipulation tools of watercress epigenome to develop highly bioproducts-producing cultivars.
Source: Electronic Journal of Biotechnology - Category: Biotechnology Source Type: research