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 ...
Chinese scientists modify tomatoes to make them ‘significantly sweeter’
Glucose and fructose levels were 30 per cent higher after researchers removed two genes that regulate sugar content, ...
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Gene-edited tomatoes achieve increased sweetness without loss of size or yield
The gene-edited tomatoes were rated as sweeter in taste tests, and consumers could determine that the modified tomatoes were ...
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Chinese scientists modify tomatoes to make them ‘significantly sweeter’
Chinese scientists have successfully modified tomatoes to make them sweeter by removing two genes that regulate sugar content, according to a new study. The researchers said the modified tomatoes ...
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Tomato engineering hits the sweet spot to make big sugar-rich fruit
Indeed, in this paper, the authors even conducted sensory evaluation panels and found that consumers could determine that the modified tomatoes were sweeter. An interesting finding from this study ...
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APHIS Issues RSR Responses for Modified Orange, Corn, Almond, and Tomato Plants
In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reviewed the following plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether ...
The Best Bread For Tomato Sandwiches Varies More Than You Think
There are multiple ways to make a great tomato sandwich. Since the bread is such a crucial ingredient, the kind you choose ...