particularly through the use of wild tomato species and the study of specific plant traits. This research is crucial for sustainable agriculture, as it aims to reduce reliance on chemical ...

In a study that could transform agricultural pest management, researchers have uncovered the robust insect resistance mechanisms of Solanum habrochaites, a wild tomato species. By unraveling the ...

Dr Sandy Knapp and a team of botanists, entomologists and data specialists from the Museum are seeking out and mapping the distribution of wild species related to tomatoes and potatoes. This data ...

The versions of these genes associated with high sweetness are prevalent in wild tomato plants but have largely been lost in modern cultivated varieties. By restoring these gene functions ...