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Potatoes Evolved From Tomatoes, Study Reveals

Potatoes Evolved From Tomatoes, Study Reveals
science7/31/2025

“Next time you eat potatoes, thank a tomato."

That’s it. That’s the news. Genome biologist Sanwen Huang knows a thing or two about potatoes. But his latest potato breakthrough may be his most shocking yet: potatoes are descended from tomatoes. In a Cell paper published today, Huang’s team report... [2643 chars]