Postharvest tomato shelf life is genetically distinct from fruit firmness: evidence from two F2 populations

Reducing postharvest fruit loss without compromising fruit quality is a major goal in tomato breeding.

Reducing postharvest fruit loss without compromising fruit quality is a major goal in tomato breeding. Fruit shelf life is a complex trait, influenced by postharvest changes in fruit firmness and weight, as well as by both genetic and environmental factors. A QTL mapping…