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Daucus carota
Coverage of Daucus carota in the Nexus archive.
- Unexpected food DNA found on cloth believed to have wrapped Jesus, study reveals
Researchers identified food DNA, including carrot and wheat, on the Shroud of Turin, indicating potential contamination over centuries. The study, based on DNA analysis of dust and fibers, revealed New World crops like tomatoes and peanuts, suggesting post-1492 contamination. The shroud's age remains undetermined via metagenomics.