Although this was centuries before people knew anything about genes, mutation and heredity, farmers in Mesoamerica (where tomatoes likely were first cultivated) knew that planting seeds from this ...

These massive, tasty beefsteak tomatoes have a delightful backstory, and are relatively easy to grow at home as long as you have adequate space.

Researchers studying the genetic basis of beefed-up fruits have identified a set of genes that control the production of stem cells. Mutations in these genes may explain the origin of beefsteak ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. several beefsteak tomatoes on a white surface - BalkansCat/Shutterstock With tomato season taking place from May to October, you ...

Cold Spring Harbor, NY -- A team of scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has identified a set of genes that control stem cell production in tomato. Mutations in these genes explain the ...

Though cherry and paste type tomatoes have their fans, most gardeners reserve the act of drooling for the colorful, meaty monsters of the season — often called the “beefsteak” varieties. The term ...

tomato salad in bowl with olives and onion - Purrfect_photo/Shutterstock On the list of fun facts you probably didn't know about tomatoes, the knowledge that there ...

A team of scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has identified a set of genes that control stem cell production in tomato. Mutations in these genes explain the origin of mammoth beefsteak ...