Color Genes again..

NarnianGarden · July 25, 2015

Another question on genes determinating the fruit color, bear with me - I am fascinated with the subject..!

If two varieties have the same fruit color - red-, why are they completely different looking at their 'green stage'? Variety A (Mohamed) has very prominent dark shoulders from the beginning, while variety B (Heartbreaker) looks very pale, almost glowing in the dark - (a bit like Jaune Flamme looks when they're unripe)
Both are cherry tomatoes, and should be red when mature..
I am just baffled at this world of genes and how many are involved with color changes. Is there any reason as to why all the difference?

July 25, 2015	#1
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	Color Genes again.. Another question on genes determinating the fruit color, bear with me - I am fascinated with the subject..! If two varieties have the same fruit color - red-, why are they completely different looking at their 'green stage'? Variety A (Mohamed) has very prominent dark shoulders from the beginning, while variety B (Heartbreaker) looks very pale, almost glowing in the dark - (a bit like Jaune Flamme looks when they're unripe) Both are cherry tomatoes, and should be red when mature.. I am just baffled at this world of genes and how many are involved with color changes. Is there any reason as to why all the difference?