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Which enzyme in tomatoes causes the fruit to become soft and soggy?
Which enzyme in tomatoes causes the fruit to become soft and soggy?
Polygalacturonase (PG)
How are bruise resistant tomatoes developed?
How are bruise resistant tomatoes developed?
By developing antisense RNA against the enzyme PG
What are the two ways to bring delayed ripening in tomatoes?
What are the two ways to bring delayed ripening in tomatoes?
Using antisense RNA against enzymes involved in ethylene production or using the gene for ACC deaminase
What is the immediate precursor to ethylene?
What is the immediate precursor to ethylene?
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What are the tomatoes called that have increased shelf-life and improved flavor?
What are the tomatoes called that have increased shelf-life and improved flavor?
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