Scientists have successfully decoded the genome of quinoa, one of the world's most nutritious but underutilised crops. The South American grain is a hugely popular "super-food" because it is well balanced and gluten-free. However, prices for quinoa have rocketed in recent years as demand exceeded supply. Researchers believe the genetic code will rapidly lead to more productive varieties that will push down costs. 'Mother grain' Experts say that quinoa was first domesticated more than 7,000 years ago around Lake Titicaca in the Andean highlands and centuries later became known as the "mother grain" of the Inca empire. After the arrival of the Spanish, the crop was marginalised and never fully
Superfood quinoa to provide global food security for our growing population?
International Business Times
Genetic study may make ancient Inca quinoa a grain of the future
