Increasing the shelf life of tomato fruit by editing the β-D-N-acetylhexosaminidase (β-hex) gene using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.
Anvarjon A. Murodov, Ayubov Mirzakamol Sobitjonovich, Mukhammadjon K. Mirzakhmedov, N S H Obidov, Bekhzod O. Mamajonov, Abdurakhmon N. Yusupov, Ziyodullo H. Bashirxonov, Lola K. Kamalova, SH.O. KUSHAKOV, I.E. BOZOROV, Zabardast Tadjiboevich Buriev, Ibrokhim Yulchievich Abdurakhmonov
This study edits the β-hex gene in tomato plants using CRISPR/Cas9 to increase fruit firmness and shelf life without affecting quality.
bioRxiv · May 5, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology