Mutation in tomatoes
Mutations are alternations in the genetic codes that lead to the difference in the traits arising. They can either be gained or lost. The main concern is on the plant mutations specifically the Tomato plant (Lycopersicon esculent), and Cr (Colorless) none is ripening, commonly known as the ripening mutation. The hypothesis is that the wild type version has varying characteristic different from the mutant plant. The Lycopersicon esculent and Cr are the mutant and wild type version respectively. The non-ripening is physically characterized by yellow skin, skin softening and no pigmented pericarp. While the ripening type has the ...
