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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Apr 7, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
DNA: it’s the genetic information that makes plants and animals what we are. Most of the time when you hear about it in the context of food, it’s to do with breeding. But in this short episode, we bring you two DNA detective stories that show how genetic analysis can rewrite the history of agriculture and …More →
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Released:
Apr 7, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Who Invented the Cherry Tomato?: In the 1960s, cherry tomatoes were nearly impossible to find in the grocery store. By the 1990s, it was hard to get a salad without them. Somehow, within a couple of decades, the tiny tomatoes had taken over. Where did they come from? by Gastropod