One of nature's smelliest secrets may have been revealed, thanks to a dedicated team of durian-loving scientists in Singapore. 新加坡一组喜爱榴莲的科学家潜心研究,揭开了大自然中一种最难闻气味的奥秘。 Researchers have found an odour gene which gives the thorny fruit its notoriously pungent scent. 研究人员发现,一种气味基因让榴莲这种多刺水果散发出大家都知道的那种难闻气味。 The discovery meant the possibility of creating "odourless or milder-tasting" fruits in future, the scientists said. 科学家们表示,这一发现意味着将来有可能培育出“无气味或口味较淡”的榴莲。 |