Anatomy:
Roots: Tomato plants have a fibrous root system that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
Stems: The main stem supports branches and leaves, and it can exhibit determinate or indeterminate growth.
Leaves: Simple, alternate leaves with serrated edges play a vital role in photosynthesis.
Flowers: Yellow, five-petaled flowers develop at the terminal ends of branches.
Fruit: Tomatoes are berries derived from the ovary of the flower. They vary in size, color, and shape.
R*productive Cycle:
Tomatoes are angiosp*rms, and their r*production involves both male and female r*productive organs within the same flower.
Pollination can occur through self-pollination or with the help of wind, insects, or other pollinators.
Pollination and Fruit Development:
The anthers of the flower produce pollen, and the stigma receives the pollen for fertilization.
Once fertilized, the ovary develops into a fruit, which is the mature tomato.
Chromosomes:
Tomatoes, like other plants, have a set number of chromosomes. They are diploid, meaning they have two sets of chromosomes in each cell.
Genetic Variation:
The genetic diversity in tomato plants has been extensively studied, and various cultivars exist with different traits, such as size, color, and disease resistance.
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