Hydration phenotypes in AC fruits. A and B, Hydration on AC fruits injected with PVX/SlNCED. C, Hydration on AC fruits injected with PVX/SlMET1. D, AC fruit injected with PVX. Photographs were taken at 25 DPI (A, B, and D) or 19 DPI (C). Bars = 1 cm. E, Measurement of ABA in AC fruits. Fruits were injected with PVX, PVX/SlMET1, or PVX/SlNCED and collected at different stages (DPI) of VIGS treatment for ABA measurement. Data are shown as means ± sd (n = 3). FW, Fresh weight.