Scientists Crack Genetic Code for Bigger, Sweeter Tomatoes. The Results Are Delicious

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Scientists at the Agricultural Genomics Institute in Shenzhen discovered two genes that act as sugar brakes in tomatoes, limiting their sweetness during ripening. While wild tomatoes naturally produce small, intensely sweet fruit, the cultivated varieties grown for commercial use prioritize size and yield instead.

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