Fuente: WIPO "tomato" The present disclosure relates to genetically modified plants including a modified POTASSIUM TRANSPORTER 2 (AKT2) protein or an overexpressed AKT2 protein. The present disclosure further relates to methods of producing genetically modified plants including the modified AKT2 protein or the overexpressed AKT2 protein. In addition, the present disclosure relates to genetically modified plants with improved phloem transport, improved photosynthesis, higher rate of CO2 fixation and/or electron transport rate, increased yield under different growing conditions, and increased storage root or tuber growth.