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“Filling a Gap in the Market: Genetic Modification of a Carrot with a Flared Base” (lemmy.world)
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[–] swab148@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I'd think the biggest issue would be structural instability just before the flared bit, as carrots are quite brittle.

[–] qaz@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

It's biodegradable

[–] Coopr8@kbin.earth 3 points 5 months ago

my thoughts exactly, better use some wild carrot type genetic stock to add back in more fibrosity. The beet should help a bit with that as well, perhaps a dash of Yucca/Cassava might help?