A research team has produced genome sequences for two wild species of tomato from South America, ancestors of the cultivated tomato. The ancestral species contain thousands of genes that are not ...

Scientific name of tomato: Even though tomatoes are a common ingredient in almost every type of food, their scientific name is hard to remember for both casual gardeners and food lovers. Did you know ...

A MUST have ingredient in tomato pasta sauce, tomatoes helps lend a sour tang to various cuisines around the world and is a fruit that can be eaten raw. Tomato refers to the plant (Solanum ...

A new study published in Plant Physiology opens the door to developing more robust and cold-resistant tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) varieties. The findings reveal that increasing glycosylated sterol ...

The tomato. Solanum lycopersicum. The one-time pomme d’amour or pomo d’oro, still regarded today by many as the island’s historic and cultural symbol – if not our ‘national fruit’ – is the star of a ...

The genome of the wild tomato Solanum pennellii provides clues as to why this tomato species is so tolerant to stress Solanum pennellii, a wild tomato species endemic to the Andean region in South ...

Strawberries and tomatoes are among the most widely consumed fruits and vegetables worldwide. However, many people are allergic to them, especially if they have been diagnosed with birch pollen ...