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New tree genus discovered that is related to tomatoes and potatoes (www.earth.com)
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Scientists have identified a rare Andean forest tree related to tomatoes and potatoes as a plant group never named before.

The discovery redraws part of the nightshade family and ties the tree to plant chemicals with medical power.

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[–] 4 points 6 months ago

So you're saying we need to do some selective breeding before they make a commercially-viable crop, got it.

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