Two in one
An unusual orange-coloured cucumber has been developed by scientists at the us department of agriculture. The cucumber, alongwith its inherent properties, also contains the nutritional qualities of carrot and its colour.
The beta carotene pigment not only imparts the orange colour to carrots, but is also a rich source of vitamin A. The new cucumber could become an important part of the diet of people who do not consume as many carrots as required by the body. Researchers estimate that the orange cucumbers shall hit the market in five years with the seeds being made available to farmers within three years.
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