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Using the genomes of wild tomato relatives to improve tomato

The relatives of the wild tomato, Solanum habrochaites and S. galapagense, are crucial sources of germplasm in contemporary tomato breeding.

13 Sep 2022

New genome within the tomato family revealed

Hidden beneath the delicate, red skin and juicy flesh of a tomato is a wealth of nutrients and genetic makeup. With recent research on the first genome of a species in the tomatillo tribe (part of the tomato family), we now have a better idea of how this vital plant family came to be.

1 Sep 2022

Producing food without sunlight through artificial photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process that enables plants to take sunlight and carbon dioxide and convert it into chemical energy to grow.

29 Jun 2022

Leaf mold compost improved soil properties that influence the health and productivity of tomato plants

Many urban gardeners know that adding ingredients like compost and mulch to their soil has great benefits.

23 Jun 2022

CRISPR-CAS9 technique that allows scientists to alter the genetic code of living creatures

Scientists were able to modify the genetic code of living beings ten years ago thanks to a breakthrough technique called CRISPR-CAS9.

27 May 2022

Researchers use gene-editing in tomatoes to boost vitamin D content

Researchers employed gene editing to switch off a specific component in the tomato plant’s DNA, which led to an increase in provitamin D3 in both the fruit and leaves. After that, UVB light was used to convert it to vitamin D3.

27 May 2022

Rootstocks aid in breeding new tomato varieties that can endure heat and drought

Today's current varieties of tomatoes – ones grown in gardens and available in produce sections and farmers' markets – are a bit spoiled.

24 May 2022

A new breakthrough in the quest to improve photosynthesis in certain crops

A Cornell University study describes a breakthrough in the quest to improve photosynthesis in certain crops, a step toward adapting plants to rapid climate changes and increasing yields to feed a projected 9 billion people by 2050.

19 Apr 2022

Duplicate genes in plant genomes, an eye-opener for crop development plans

When plant geneticists discover a gene that boosts crop yields, they want to see if they can replicate the effect in other crops.

1 Apr 2022

Purple Tomatoes; The Future of Genetically Modified Food?

Are purple tomatoes enriched in anti-oxidants the future for genetically modified food? In this interview, we speak to Nathan Pumplin to find out more!

30 Mar 2022

Tweaking carotenoids found to improve plant growth and increase yield

Manipulating the content of carotenoids, such as ß-carotene, has been found to improve plant growth and increase yield and tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity.

8 Mar 2022

Study reveals physico-chemical nature of xylem barriers that confer bacterial wilt resistance

A new work led by Núria Sánchez Coll, CSIC researcher at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics, elucidates how tomato plant varieties resistant to the bacterial wilt pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum have the ability to restrict bacterial movement in the plant.

17 Feb 2022

Targeting the inflamed intestinal wall may be a novel way to prevent inflammation in HIV patients

New UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can reduce the intestinal inflammation that is associated with HIV. Left untreated, intestinal inflammation can accelerate arterial disease, which in turn can lead to heart attack and stroke.

13 Jan 2022

Monitoring strains of bacteria may provide better insights into the microbiome

Every day, the billions of bacteria that inhabit your digestive system change; the food you eat, medications you take, and germs you're exposed to make some bacteria flourish more than others.

24 Dec 2021

New technique could dramatically speed up the breeding of new crops

Scientists are a step closer to breeding plants with genes from only one parent. New research led by plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, published Nov. 19 in Science Advances, shows the underlying mechanism behind eliminating half the genome and could make for easier and more rapid breeding of crop plants with desirable traits such as disease resistance.

From The University of California, Davis 22 Nov 2021

Tomato News and Research

Using the genomes of wild tomato relatives to improve tomato

New genome within the tomato family revealed

Producing food without sunlight through artificial photosynthesis

Leaf mold compost improved soil properties that influence the health and productivity of tomato plants

CRISPR-CAS9 technique that allows scientists to alter the genetic code of living creatures

Researchers use gene-editing in tomatoes to boost vitamin D content

Rootstocks aid in breeding new tomato varieties that can endure heat and drought

A new breakthrough in the quest to improve photosynthesis in certain crops

Duplicate genes in plant genomes, an eye-opener for crop development plans

Purple Tomatoes; The Future of Genetically Modified Food?

Tweaking carotenoids found to improve plant growth and increase yield

Study reveals physico-chemical nature of xylem barriers that confer bacterial wilt resistance

Targeting the inflamed intestinal wall may be a novel way to prevent inflammation in HIV patients

Monitoring strains of bacteria may provide better insights into the microbiome

New technique could dramatically speed up the breeding of new crops

Study explores mechanism by which ToBRFV tomato virus overcomes tobamovirus resistance

Research reveals proteins linked to shade avoidance

Researchers identify a gene that could help improve flavor and shelf-life of tomatoes

New chemical could help reluctant seeds to spring to life

Pest attacks trigger defensive electrical and biochemical responses across tomato plants

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