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The genus Chenopodium, originally a native of Peru and Bolivia, includes several species that are domesticated for human use, and some are even common, well-known weeds that have spread to different continents in a short span of time. Several Chenopodium species have the ability to survive and grow in harsh environmental conditions such as nutrient-depleted soils, water scarcity, saline soils, and even high-altitude mountains which are usually incapable of supporting vegetation due to extremely low temperatures and strong winds. This behaviour of Chenopodium suggests that it has exceptionally tolerant and multifunctional plant-stress response mechanisms incorporated stably in its genome. Some species are gaining popularity and demand due to their high protein content, low glycaemic index, and gluten-free compositions, which makes them important members of ‘superfoods’ in the human food diversity.
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Varma, A., Jain, A. (2021). Taxonomy, Morphology, and Life Cycle of Quinoa. In: Varma, A. (eds) Biology and Biotechnology of Quinoa. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3832-9_2
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