The tomato plant genome is divided into gene families. For each group of similar genes, a unique CRISPR unit is designed to alter their function (in total, over 15,000 CRISPR units were designed).

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Genome editing of Green Revolution gene homologs and anti-florigen genes in tomato produces compact plants with accelerated flowering and synchronized fruit ripening, optimized for vertical farming.

Genome Ally is helping couples build families despite genetic barriers.

Over 10,000 Varieties: There are thousands of tomato varieties, from tiny cherry tomatoes to large beefsteaks and heirlooms in colours like red, yellow, purple, and even black.

A hybrid red cherry tomato, ‘Sakura’ stands out thanks to its prolific nature. The indeterminate plants produce long clusters that ripen from the top down and continue sending out more flowers ...

Genome evolution is the process by which a genome changes in structure over time, through mutation, horizontal gene transfer, and sexual reproduction. The study of genome evolution involves ...

If you have the recalled tomatoes, throw them away and monitor for signs of Salmonella infection. The Food and Drug Administration has given the highest risk level to a tomato recall in three states.

Tomatoes distributed in three southern states are now the subject of a possibly deadly recall, according to the Food and Drug Administration.. The recall, first announced by the FDA on May 2 for ...

A recent tomato recall over possible contamination of salmonella has received the highest risk level from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the agency said. On May, 28, the FDA marked the ...