Why do tomatoes turn red when ripe? What triggers this process?
One of the most emblematic characteristics of ripe tomatoes is their color, that appetizing bright red. However, when they are still growing on the plant, the tomatoes are not as good-looking as they are green. So why do greens grow on the tomato plant and turn red only when ripe and ready to eat? Which …
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