This September 2021 photo provided by Richard Gill shows a tomato with a genetic mutation in North London, England. The anomaly occurs when tomato cells divide abnormally due to hot or cold weather, ...

A pioneering study has revealed the crucial role of cell wall components in tomato fruit ripening. By investigating the effects of altered SlP4H3 gene expression on arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs), ...

Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Let's be honest. Most of us probably have a few tomatoes sitting in the vegetable drawer of our refrigerator right now. It ...

Have you ever wondered about that sharp, green note that hits your nose when you mow the lawn or cut flower stems? Those are green leaf volatiles, or GLVs, easily evaporated oils that plants use to ...

There’s nothing wrong with these deformed fruits. This is the time of year when, without fail, readers send me photos of their mutant tomatoes. Many look like Jimmy Durante (if you’re too young to ...

This is the time of year when, without fail, readers send me photos of their mutant tomatoes. Many look like Jimmy Durante (if you're too young to know who that is, think Squidward). Others are horned ...