Breeding for improved beta-carotene

crmauch · July 8, 2013

I plan to breed for improved beta-carotene in a paste tomato. I know to some degree the presence of the desired genes can be discerned by the color of the tomato, but I believe to be truly accurate, the tomato would have to be tested. Does anyone have an idea where this testting could be done, and how much it would cost (I'm far from that point, but would like to prepare). Also is there any 'home-made' or home chemistry testing that could be used? (Even if not as accurate, it would be useful for discriminating between segregating lines.)

July 8, 2013	#1
crmauch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Honey Brook, PA Zone 6b Posts: 399	Breeding for improved beta-carotene I plan to breed for improved beta-carotene in a paste tomato. I know to some degree the presence of the desired genes can be discerned by the color of the tomato, but I believe to be truly accurate, the tomato would have to be tested. Does anyone have an idea where this testting could be done, and how much it would cost (I'm far from that point, but would like to prepare). Also is there any 'home-made' or home chemistry testing that could be used? (Even if not as accurate, it would be useful for discriminating between segregating lines.)