Tomatoes that are long-lasting

Genetically modified tomatoes came into the market in 1994 and were the first genetically modified food available to consumers.

These tomatoes contain less of the substance that causes tomatoes to rot, so they remain firm and fresh for a long time.

Tomatoes growing in the field.

Advantages

1. Since the tomatoes remain fresh longer, they can be allowed to ripen in the sun before picking-resulting in better tasting tomato.
2. Also, GM tomatoes can tolerate a lengthier transport time. Thus market gardens can avoid picking tomatoes while they are green so that they can tolerate transport.
3. Producers of these tomatoes also have the advantage of allowing them to harvest all the tomatoes simultaneously.