FOREWORD

The Tomato Genetics Cooperative is a group of researchers who share an interest in tomato genetics, and who have organized informally for the purpose of exchanging information, germplasm, and genetic stocks. The Report of the TGC is published annually and, in addition to reports of work in progress by members, it contains updates on materials available and of the tomato linkage maps. The research reports include work on such diverse topics as new traits or mutants isolated, new cultivars or germplasm developed, interspecific transfer of traits, studies of gene function or control and tissue culture.

As of June 1, 1992 TGC membership stood at 401 from 45 different countries. Requests for membership ($5.00 US per year) should be sent to Rich Zobel, 1017 Bradfield Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853-1901. Suggestions for improvement or additions to the reports are always welcome.

Submission for the next report can be sent either to R. Zobel or M. Mutschler anytime before February 1, 1993 (submissions may be made on IBM or MacIntosh compatible discs with an included hard copy). Names for new mutants, clones, and RFLPs should be submitted to the nomenclature committee c/o R. Zobel, in advance of publication.