New study using CRISPR technology reveals a way to make tomatoes sweeter without sacrificing yield.
The world produces around 180 million tons of tomatoes each year. Whether they are raw, cooked, or used in sauces, tomatoes are a staple in kitchens worldwide. However, not all tomatoes are created equal — some are much tastier than others. Generally ...
Altering two genes to produce sweeter tomatoes without sacrificing size, weight or yield
A team of horticulturists, bio-breeders and agriculture specialists affiliated with a host of institutions across China has produced sweeter tomatoes without sacrificing size, weight or yield by altering two of their genes.
Sweeter tomatoes are coming soon thanks to CRISPR gene editing
Selection for bigger tomatoes has made the fruits less sweet, but now it has been shown that gene editing can make them sweeter without decreasing yields
Scientists could engineer tomatoes to be sweeter without sacrificing their size
Scientists could engineer tomatoes to be sweeter without sacrificing their size - Other crops could follow suit
Tomatoes could be engineered to be sweeter without sacrificing size, study shows
Tomatoes could be engineered to be sweeter without sacrificing their size, research suggests. Experts said that most consumers prefer sweeter tomatoes and higher sugar content increases the value of the tomato for the tomato processing industry.
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