Could Genetics Grow a Square Tomato?

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Could Genetics Grow a Square Tomato?

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Feb 14, 2019

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Researchers have found genes that help determine the shapes of fruits and vegetables. Learn how this could (and couldn't) change what you see at the grocery store in today's episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 14, 2019

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