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The wild ancestor of the tomato is a genomic reservoir for plant growers

[ad_1] The fruits of Solanum pimpinellifolium, the wild ancestor of modern cultivated tomatoes, are about the size of blueberries. Credit: Scott Peacock and the CM Rick Tomato Genetics Resource Center. Thousands of years ago, people in South America began domesticating Solanum pimpinellifolium, a herbaceous plant with small, intense flavor fruits. …

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Scientists Fear No Deal Brexit Nears Deadline | Science

[ad_1] DAVIDE BONAZZI / SALZMANART By Cathleen O’Grady1 December 2020, 15:20 Brexit is set to become a reality, but its likely consequences for researchers are still emerging. The UK left the European Union on January 31, but remained part of the EU trade and travel deals while the final Brexit …

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Reading the Rocks: Investigating Martian Meteorites

[ad_1] Scientists are studying Martian meteorites to better understand the structure and geological history of the Red Planet. Scientists such as Geoffrey Howarth, a geologist at the University of Cape Town, are studying Martian meteorites to better understand the structure and geological history of the Red Planet. Here’s what we …

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