tomato
The tomato is a widely cultivated plant species that produces edible fruits and represents a major global food crop. As a model organism in plant genetic research, tomato studies have significantly advanced understanding of plant domestication, breeding mechanisms, and crop improvement strategies. The availability of its sequenced genome and rich genetic diversity make it invaluable for investigating agricultural productivity, fruit development, and disease resistance in plants.
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Grafting tomatoes onto salt-tolerant rootstock creates heritable DNA changes lasting 3+ generations, opening a non-GMO path to crop resilience.
Epigenetic changes persist 3 generations
Methylation overlaps salt-stress genes
Non-transgenic heritable improvement
