A compilation of genomes from species in the genus Solanum could help scientists to blend the best aspects of productive staple crops and genetically diverse but under-studied indigenous crops.

Invasive bugweed are spreading rapidly in Melville and the Koppies, threatening local biodiversity, however Wendy Carstens ...

Scientists estimate up to 30,000 species are edible ... More information: Solanum pan-genetics reveals paralogues as ...

My particular focus of research is the taxonomy of the nightshade family Solanaceae, focusing on the megadiverse genus Solanum, which contains potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants and is one of only a ...

About 75 percent of the world’s food comes from 12 plants. Scientists estimate up to 30,000 species are edible. Not only does this bottleneck jeopardize our food supply if a major crop is ...