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- Title
Green ripe fruit in tomato: unraveling the genetic tapestry from cultivated to wild varieties.
- Authors
Kumar, Pankaj; Irfan, Mohammad
- Abstract
This article explores the genetic factors that influence the coloration of ripe tomatoes, with a focus on the transition from green to red fruit. The study identifies three specific genes that play a role in determining fruit color, and mutations in these genes can result in green ripe fruit. The research also investigates the genetic mechanisms behind green fruit coloration in wild tomato species. Understanding these genetic factors is important for agricultural breeding programs and provides insights into the evolution of fruit color in tomatoes. The study found that the downregulation of certain proteins in pink fruit cultivars can transform the fruit into green ripe fruit. Additionally, genetic variations in other genes contribute to the green or gray-green coloration of ripe fruit in wild tomato species. The study also identifies disruptions in the lycopene biosynthesis pathway and regulatory factors as contributors to green fruit development. These findings have implications for breeding programs and highlight the complexity of fruit ripening regulation.
- Subjects
TOMATOES; LYCOPENE; FRUIT; PLANT molecular biology; BOTANY; TAPESTRY; FRUIT development
- Publication
Journal of Experimental Botany, 2024, Vol 75, Issue 11, p3203
- ISSN
0022-0957
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jxb/erae149