Scientists discover genes to grow bigger tomatoes and eggplants

Science Daily reports, "Bigger, tastier tomatoes and eggplants could soon grace our dinner plates thanks to Johns Hopkins scientists who have discovered genes that control how large the fruits will grow.

"The research -- led by teams at Johns Hopkins University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory -- could lead to the development of new varieties of heirloom tomatoes and eggplants, including those that help support agriculture in areas around the world where local varieties are currently too small for large-scale production."

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