{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["16"],"submitter":["Ndunguru G"],"pubmed_abstract":["This study introduces a novel dual-purpose quinoa production method, allowing the harvest of leafy greens first and grains later from the same plant, thereby enhancing overall production and economic returns. Four quinoa lines were evaluated under two treatments: (1) cut, where leafy greens were harvested four weeks after germination, and plants were subsequently allowed to mature, and (2) control, where plants were grown to full maturity without cutting. The study employed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications across three planting dates spaced at one-week intervals. Similar management practices were followed for both treatments and the date of planting. Results showed a significantly higher grain yield in cut plants (22.87g plant<sup>-1</sup>) compared to cont"],"journal":["Frontiers in plant science"],"pagination":["1606163"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12307409"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Maximizing quinoa production through a dual-purpose harvesting method."],"pmcid":["PMC12307409"],"pubmed_authors":["Pathan S","Ayele AG","Ndunguru G"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Maximizing quinoa production through a dual-purpose harvesting method.","description":"This study introduces a novel dual-purpose quinoa production method, allowing the harvest of leafy greens first and grains later from the same plant, thereby enhancing overall production and economic returns. Four quinoa lines were evaluated under two treatments: (1) cut, where leafy greens were harvested four weeks after germination, and plants were subsequently allowed to mature, and (2) control, where plants were grown to full maturity without cutting. The study employed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications across three planting dates spaced at one-week intervals. Similar management practices were followed for both treatments and the date of planting. Results showed a significantly higher grain yield in cut plants (22.87g plant<sup>-1</sup>) compared to cont","dates":{"release":"2025-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2025","modification":"2026-03-31T10:37:46.147Z","creation":"2025-08-24T03:07:24.956Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC12307409","cross_references":{"pubmed":["40741130"],"doi":["10.3389/fpls.2025.1606163"]}}