How a Tiny Genetic Change Affects Tomato Firmness
Jim Crocker
18th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers at Henan Agricultural University found a gene that affects tomato firmness and ripening
- A specific genetic variation in this gene can make tomatoes firmer and less prone to spoilage
- Modifying this gene could lead to tomatoes that are better for storage and transport
References
Main Study
1) Exploring the influence of a single-nucleotide mutation in EIN4 on tomato fruit firmness diversity through fruit pericarp microstructure.
Published 16th April, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.14352
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