From Genetics to Fruit Growth: The Crucial Role of SlHAM4 in Tomatoes

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 20:07 in Biology & Nature

Tomato development relies on intricate gene regulation, with one of the key genes, SlHAM4, emerging as a critical factor in shoot and fruit growth. In groundbreaking research, mutations in SlHAM4 led to significant abnormalities, including smaller fruits and catface-like scars.

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