Tomato is the most valuable vegetable crop, contributing to human diet quality. Higher sugar content improves both taste and economic value in processing.
The strong negative correlation between fruit weight and sugar content during tomato domestication suggests that increased yields have compromised sweetness, impacting consumer preference.
Understanding the genetic and biochemical pathways of wild tomatoes with high soluble solids content could revolutionize breeding programs, improving sweetness without sacrificing yield.
Higher sugar levels significantly enhance the appeal of tomatoes to consumers, with even small increases in soluble solids content driving economic efficiencies in production.
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