Searching for the Perfect Tomato

Ever notice that the tomatoes you buy from the grocery store just aren’t as good as what you can grow in your own backyard?   It’s not a new thing, and scientists have long been trying to figure out how to get you the perfect tomato.   We talked to a man who’s dedicated his career to studying tomatoes:  Emeritus Professor Harry Klee at the University of Florida has authored a study called The genetics of fruit flavor preferences.   

You can listen to Professor Klee here :

 

 

 

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