SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 6, 2025Interesting Engineering

Genetic testing paves way for juicier, larger tomatoes and eggplants

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Genetic modifications in tomatoes and eggplants, identified by Johns Hopkins researchers during a nightshade genome mapping project, can alter fruit characteristics, potentially leading to new crop varieties with enhanced traits for improved agriculture and food production.

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