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Isolation and Biophysical Study of Fruit Cuticles
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2012
Aerial plant organs are protected by the cuticle, a supramolecular biopolyester-wax assembly. We present protocols to monitor selective removal of epi- and intracuticular waxes from tomato fruit cuticles on molecular and micro scales by solid-state NMR and atomic force microscopy, respectively, and to assess the cross-linking capacity of engineered cuticular biopolyesters.
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Tomato Analyzer: A Useful Software Application to Collect Accurate and Detailed Morphological and Colorimetric Data from Two-dimensional Objects
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2010
Tomato Analyzer (TA) quantifies attributes of two dimensional shapes and color in a reproducible and accurate manner. A step-by-step procedure for obtaining high quality digitalized images of tomato fruit, morphological and color analyses of these images and several applications using the data generated through this software are described.
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Fruit Development, Structure, and Function
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2020
Fruits form from a mature flower ovary. As seeds develop from the ovules contained within, the ovary wall undergoes a series of complex changes to form fruit. In some fruits, such as soybeans, the ovary wall dries; in other fruits, such as grapes, it remains fleshy. In some cases, organs other than the ovary contribute to fruit formation; such fruits are called accessory fruits. Fruits can be classified based on the number of flowers and the structure of the carpels involved in their formation.
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Controlled-release of Chlorine Dioxide in a Perforated Packaging System to Extend the Storage Life and Improve the Safety of Grape Tomatoes
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2017
Here, we describe a protocol for the application of a novel, slow-release ClO2 product that reduces spoilage and extends the shelf life of fresh fruit. The slow-release ClO2 product was added to standard commercial grape tomato packaging and tested against Escherichia coli and Alternaria alternata.
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Fruit Volatile Analysis Using an Electronic Nose
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2012
A rapid method for volatile compound analysis in fruit is described. The volatile compounds present in the headspace of a homogenate of the sample are rapidly separated and detected with ultra-fast gas chromatography (GC) coupled with a surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor. A procedure for data handling and analysis is also discussed.
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After pollination and fertilization, hormonal signals stimulate the ovary to grow. This links reproductive success with enlargement of the developing fruit, while seeds form within the expanding tissues. In tomato fruit biology, this coordination helps researchers examine how reproductive events, signaling, and tissue growth are connected during plant development, rather than treating fruit size as an isolated trait.
Ripening results from several coordinated changes rather than a single visible event. Chlorophyll is lost, pigments change, and the balance of sugars and acids shifts as aromas develop. Together, these processes alter color, flavor, and scent, allowing scientists to connect biochemical changes in tomato fruit with the transition from an immature green stage to the characteristic red, fleshy state.
Seed development and surrounding tissue expansion occur within the same reproductive structure, making their relationship important in biology. Researchers can consider how internal seed formation accompanies growth of the tissues that later provide the fruit’s fleshy portion. This perspective connects reproductive development with the physical characteristics that distinguish a mature tomato fruit.
Tomato fruit serves as a model because its development and ripening bring together visible traits and underlying regulation. Scientists can investigate how gene regulation relates to growth, pigment changes, sugar and acid composition, and aroma formation. Findings from this system support broader study of plant development while retaining direct relevance to an important food crop.
Research on tomato fruit can guide crop improvement and postharvest quality by examining traits associated with development, ripening, and food value. Relevant outcomes include changes in color, sugars, acids, and aromas, as well as characteristics of fruit growth. This knowledge connects biological processes to food production and the quality of harvested tomatoes.
The biology of tomato fruit connects plant processes with human diets. Ripening-related changes in pigments, sugars, acids, and aromas influence characteristics that affect food value and acceptability. Studying these traits allows researchers to relate plant development and crop improvement to nutrition and food production, without separating agricultural outcomes from the underlying biology.