Chapter 9
Inheritance of Tomato Fruit Quality Components
M. Allen Stevens,
M. Allen Stevens
Campbell Institute for Research and Technology, Davis, California 95616
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M. Allen Stevens,
M. Allen Stevens
Campbell Institute for Research and Technology, Davis, California 95616
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This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Fruit Solids
Acidity
Carotenoids
Vitamins
Inorganic Constituents
Volatile Compounds
Flavor
Glycoalkaloids
Amino Acids
Pectic Enzymes
Genetic Engineering
Conclusions
Literature Cited
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