Abstract: Tomato plant diseases can adversely affect agricultural output, leading to significant financial losses and reducing global food security. If neglected, these illnesses can also reduce ...

Following our recent heavy rain, my cherry tomatoes have been cracking. To prevent this occurrence, pick them when they are ...

Back by popular demand, Fleurs de Villes will presents its third floral exhibition at The Leaf from Jan. 15 to 25. When ...

There is something wonderful about fresh, homegrown tomatoes. They always taste so much better than those bought at the store, and they have this delicious smell to them. So, it is always hard to see ...

Here's a great tomato trick tip to growing more tomatoes by making more plants from one that has snapped off or broken. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se ...

Millions of years ago, an ancient tomato had a fling with another species in the Andes—and so was born the plant that gave rise to the spuds we love to eat today. The origin of the potato has long ...

Let late-season tomatoes shine by simmering them whole, vines and all, Eric Kim writes. By Eric Kim Eric Kim spent five months growing tiny grape tomatoes on his terrace in Brooklyn. You’ve heard of ...

Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses. A research team from the University ...

New research traces the genetic ancestry of the popular root vegetable to a brief plant romance millions of years ago. A new study shows that the tomato gave rise to the modern clade of potatoes by ...

Pennsylvania’s No. 1 home-garden vegetable crop‚ tomatoes, should be hitting peak form this week and churning out trusses full of juicy, ripe fruits. However, this long-time summer pleasure is being ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What came first, the potato or the tomato? A new genetics study ...

An ancient hybrid of tomatoes and potato-like plants may have given rise to the modern spud, a new study suggests. By Alexa Robles-Gil As a foodstuff, the potato can be baked, boiled, mashed, smashed, ...