#51Genetics & Molecular BiologyFront Page1 May 2026
CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in tomatoes: Balancing nutrition and resilience
Researchers used CRISPR to significantly boost lycopene levels in tomatoes by targeting the β-LCY gene. However, the study found that these nutrient-dense plants became more vulnerable to environmental stress, specifically heavy metal toxicity.
By Vats S, Jadhav H, Mahakalkar B, Patil G, Sonah H, Sharma TR, Deshmukh R.
