Developing a new variety of tomato takes a long time primarily because changes in traits happen gradually over many generations. This process often involves selective breeding, where breeders must patiently propagate and evaluate multiple generations of plants to achieve the desired characteristics, such as size, flavor, disease resistance, or adaptability to specific climates. Each generation can take several months to years, and the breeding process requires careful observation and selection, which can extend the overall timeline for successful development of a new variety.
Why does it take a long time to develop a new variety of tomato?
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Tomatoes cannot acquire new traits.
Tomatoes cannot acquire new traits.
Many plants resist change.
Many plants resist change.
A species cannot change over time.
A species cannot change over time.
Changes in traits happen gradually over many generations.
Changes in traits happen gradually over many generations.
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