Two-in-one

An unusual orange-coloured
cucumber has been developed by
scientists at the us department of
agriculture. The cucumber, alongwith its inherent properties, also
contains the nutritional qualities of
carrot and its colour.

The beta carotene pigment not
only imparts the orange colour to
carrots, but is also a rich source of
vitamin A. The new cucumber could
become an important part of the
diet of people who do not consume
as many carrots as required by the
body. Researchers estimate that the
orange cucumbers shall hit the market in five years with the seeds being
made available to farmers within
three years.