While today's tomatoes are often big, they lack sweetness, a common complaint among shoppers.
Scientists have identified genes that regulate sugar levels in tomatoes, potentially allowing for both large size and sweetness.
By modifying these genes in domesticated tomato varieties, researchers have created fruit with up to 30% more sugar content without compromising size or yield.
This breakthrough could lead to the development of sweeter tomatoes in supermarkets within the next five years, addressing consumer demands while meeting farmers' production needs.
