Cañahua is a semi‐domesticated crop grown in high‐altitude regions of the Andes. It is an A‐genome diploid (2n = 2x = 18) relative of the allotetraploid (AABB) Chenopodium quinoa and shares many of its nutritional benefits. Cañahua seed contains a complete protein, a low glycemic index, and offers a wide variety of nutritionally important vitamins and minerals.

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苍白藜的基因组：一种新兴的安第斯超级谷物。

Cañahua 是一种生长在安第斯山脉高海拔地区的半驯化作物。它是异源四倍体 (AABB)藜麦的A 基因组二倍体 (2 n = 2 x = 18) 亲戚，并具有许多营养益处。卡纳瓦种子含有完整的蛋白质、低血糖指数，并提供多种营养重要的维生素和矿物质。