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Revolutionizing tomato research: CRISPR-Cas9 mutants pave the way for enhanced post-harvest preservation and sustainability
4 Jul 2023In this application note, Aralab showcases its advances in tomato research. Post-harvest losses in horticultural products, including tomatoes, can be as high as 40%, posing challenges to sustainable production and food security in the face of climate change. Researchers at the University of Lisbon have made groundbreaking progress by using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to develop tomato mutants with delayed ripening while preserving quality and nutritional properties. These mutants are cultivated in Aralab's controlled walk-in chambers, ensuring precise research conditions. Efforts continue to understand the molecular and metabolic changes in these modified fruits, aiming for the safe and sustainable commercialization of gene-edited products.
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