Unraveling the biosynthetic pathway of sesquiterpene lactones in industrial chicory and witloof using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing Ghent University
Industrial chicory (Cichorium intybus L. var. sativum) and witloof (Cichorium intybus L. var.
foliosum) are economically important crops in Flanders. Industrial chicory is mainly produced for
inulin, while witloof is a well-known vegetable. However, today the bitter taste of these crops
limits their use. Reducing the bitterness will create new economic opportunities. Industrial chicory
can then be used as a flour for ...