Rumored to have killed the Roman emperor Augustus, nightshade's berries are notoriously deadly. Tomatoes belong to the same ...

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 ...

offer opportunities to increase sugar content in large-fruited cultivars without sacrificing size and yield Chinese researchers compared cultivated and wild tomato species and identified two genes ...

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 ...

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 ...