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  • Plant genetics and genomics
  • Horticultural science
  • Model organism research

Background:

  • Domesticated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a globally significant horticultural crop.
  • Despite low DNA polymorphism in cultivated varieties, tomatoes exhibit extensive morphological variation.
  • Significant genetic diversity exists among the 16 wild relatives of tomato.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight tomato's utility as a model crop for various scientific investigations.
  • To provide an overview of available genetic resources and cultivation techniques for tomato research.
  • To underscore the importance of tomato germplasm in genetic studies.

Main Methods:

  • Genome sequencing of cultivated tomato and wild relatives (S. pimpinellifolium).
  • Availability of genomic markers and re-sequencing data for numerous accessions.
  • Description of controlled environment cultivation parameters (light, temperature, CO2, humidity).

Main Results:

  • Genome sequences for "Heinz 1706" and S. pimpinellifolium are available.
  • Extensive genomic data (>150 cultivars/accessions) and transformation resources exist.
  • Optimal environmental conditions for tomato cultivation (temperature, light, CO2, humidity) are defined.

Conclusions:

  • Tomato's genetic resources, ease of transformation, and defined cultivation parameters make it a convenient model plant.
  • Its suitability extends from fruit development studies to physiological, cellular, biochemical, molecular, and genetic research.
  • Researchers, including beginners, can effectively utilize tomato for diverse scientific studies.