Scientists develop genetic path to tastier tomatoes

Scientists develop genetic path to tastier tomatoes 01/26/2017 02:00 PM EST Some consumers crave tastier tomatoes than those available at the supermarket. Now, scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and their partners have found a way to get tomatoes to produce the compounds that make them more flavorful. Their findings were published today in the journal Science. "Around the world, the tomato is one of the most popular foods," says Gert de Couet, director of the National Science ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=190832&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111