The scientists, working out of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, used a gene-editing technology called CRISPR to make changes to three key genes within the cherry tomatoes’ DNA. Two of those genes are ...

The scientists, working out of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, used a gene-editing technology called CRISPR to make changes to three key genes within the cherry tomatoes' DNA. Two of those genes are ...

Scientists in Japan have used CRISPR to extend the life of tomatoes by turning off genes that control ripening. By deleting all three copies of one wheat gene, Caixia Gao and her team at the ...

In the ongoing effort to enhance crop efficiency, researchers have uncovered key genetic components of photosynthesis in ...

The technology’s promise can sound like science fiction—it might help us adapt to a radically different climate, or grow ...

It took Ezura 15 years to develop the genome edited tomato. He credited his success to the development in 2012 of CRISPR/Cas9 editing technology, which led to this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Techniques like CRISPR promise improvements for crops, but policy and perception hurdles mean they may never take root in the ...

So often thought of as a summer vegetable fruit, tomatoes actually improve as the summer progresses, so tomatoes bought at the beginning of autumn will have a most intense flavour. The flavour ...

Italian tomato purée is the most acclaimed variety. For the best flavour, buy tomato purée in jars rather than cans or tubes. There is also a ‘double concentrated’ version of purée ...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow, and if you want to pick the biggest, tastiest crop it’s essential to feed your plants. Using a good liquid feed will give you sweet, ripe ...

Tomatoes are easy to grow, both in the greenhouse and in the garden. They do well in pots and growing bags so are perfect for patios and balconies too. The Which? Gardening experts have trialled and ...

Make use of that savory oil with this brilliant pasta recipe. By Eric Kim Carolina Gelen’s creamy sun-dried tomato pasta.Credit...Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus ...