It seems we selected for one trait and influenced another. In the case of tomatoes, we selected for uniform ripening because of the aesthetic appeal and it also

It seems we selected for one trait and influenced another. In the case of tomatoes, we selected for uniform ripening because of the aesthetic appeal and it also caused unwittingly selecting fruit with lower sugar content[1]. I’ve also heard similar regarding selecting fruit that is hardy enough to survive transport without damage but the same genes make the fruit taste like cardboard. [1] https://stanfordmag.org/contents/the-trouble-with-tomatoes https://stanfordmag.org/contents/the-trouble-with-tomatoes