Researchers have recently found a new gene inside of broccoli that effects the freshness of broccoli. Improving the freshness of products is one way to combat food waste. Their research could lead to a way of producing broccoli, and possibly other produce products that have higher levels of freshness. The process of freshness is known as senescence in science, and this type of research could allow for food waste levels to be drastically reduced. Further testing is required to see how the genetic makeup can be changed and altered.

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2021/11/15/fighting-food-waste-researchers-identify-broccoli-genes-that-affect-freshness/