Kochi Firm Modifies Traits of Tomato without Modifying Genes Using CRISPR CAS9 Technology

A group of scientists at AgriGenome Labs in Kerala’s Kochi city has used the popular genome editing technology - CRISPR Cas9 - to change the colour of tomato to yellow and improve its traits. Such mutations could occur naturally, but it may take several years.

The research led by AgriGenome Labs, was done in collaboration with SciGenom Research Foundation and SciGenom Labs.

Highlights

  • AgriGenome Labs’ yellow tomato contains a higher level of pro-lycopene, the precursor to antioxidant lycopene, that has more health benefits than the red one.
  • The Kochi team of scientists achieved the breakthrough by editing the gene that codes for ....
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