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Unlocking the Secrets of Salt Stress Tolerance in Wild Tomatoes

By | Agriculture, Climate change, News, Plant Science

Researchers have uncovered genetic traits in wild tomatoes, specifically *Solanum pimpinellifolium*, that enhance salt stress tolerance. By analyzing plant vigor, shoot mass, and transpiration rates, they identified new genes linked to resilience in salty soils. These findings could inform breeding strategies to create more salt-tolerant crops, boosting agricultural sustainability.

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How Not to Lose Tomatoes as We Dry Out Our Planet?

By | Agriculture, Blog, Climate change, Fruits and Vegetables

Scientists have developed drought and salt-resistant tomato plants by discovering a new stress-response mechanism. By engineering these plants to produce a synthetic molecule that activates this mechanism, they enhance the plants’ resilience. This breakthrough could ensure stable tomato production despite adverse climate conditions, supporting global food security.

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Researchers breed tomato plants that contain the complete genetic material of both parent plants

By | Agriculture, Fruits and Vegetables, News, Plant Science

Scientists developed a system to create tomato plants with the full genetic material of both parents. By replacing meiosis with mitosis, they produced clonal sex cells, enabling offspring with complete parental genomes. This technique promises more robust, high-yield crops, potentially transforming agricultural practices.

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