Tomatoes are a staple to many Americans, whether they're eating tomatoes in pizzas or spagetti sauce.  UF researchers are trying to grow tastier tomatoes through genetic engineering.  Learn more about the genetics of tomatoes.


ufgenetics.com exposes middle school and high school students to genetics research being conducted at the University of Florida. On this Web site, high school and middle school teachers will find important and useful information about genetics to be used as supplemental materials in science and agriscience classrooms. ufgenetics.com is developed by the University of Florida’s Scientific Thinking and Educational Partnership program (STEP).