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Re:Why I’m quitting GMO research by sampo on Thursday March 29, 2018 @12:02AM (#16704418)
Ah, ok. Yes, the last paragraph on page 1 says that the feature appeared before flowering plants, conifers and ferns split up. So yes, it is very ancient. Thank you.
Re:Why I’m quitting GMO research by gus_massa on Thursday March 29, 2018 @09:19AM (#16706738)
I expect a more recent mutation to make the kernels more toxic than the edible part of the fruit, but I couldn't find an article that discuss that.