Tomatoes Content

Researchers Examine How Early Harvest, Storage Affect Tomatoes

Emily C Dooley — June 28, 2024 - 10:04am

New research out of UC Davis looked at what happened at the molecular level when tomatoes were harvested before ripening and stored at certain temperatures. The findings could improve postharvest handling methods and reduce food loss and waste.

How Tomato Plants Use Their Roots to Ration Water During Drought

Andy Fell — January 02, 2024 - 11:32am

Plants have to be flexible to survive environmental changes, and the adaptive methods they deploy must often be as changeable as the shifts in climate and condition to which they adapt. To cope with drought, plant roots produce a water-repellent polymer called suberin that blocks water from flowing up towards the leaves, where it would quickly evaporate. Without suberin, the resulting water loss would be like leaving the tap running.

Parasitic Weeds Threaten Tomato Plants on California Farms

Jocelyn C Anderson — September 26, 2023 - 8:15am

UC Davis leads the way in sustainable agriculture, employing innovative research to combat the invasive broomrape weed threatening California's tomato industry.

Discovery Increases Likelihood of Growing Food Despite Drought

Andy Fell — May 18, 2021 - 8:35am

University of California scientists have discovered genetic data that will help food crops like tomatoes and rice survive longer, more intense periods of drought on our warming planet.