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University of South Carolina researchers hope to help the tomato plant better defend itself.Dr. Johannes Stratmann says the plants are frequently attacked by numerous enemies as they try to grow..

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"Few things say summer like a home-grown tomato. But getting that red, juicy tomato challenges home gardeners and farmers alike, all of whom battle insects and diseases from the moment that young plants spring from the ground until the last tomato on the vine is picked. Researchers in the plant-biology laboratory of Dr. Johannes Stratmann at the University of South Carolina are seeking to discover how tomato plants defend themselves against plant-eating insects, such as caterpillars, and microorganisms. Their discovery could help scientists develop new tomato varieties with stronger defense systems to battle the insects, bacteria, fungi and viruses that threaten and destroy crops."

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"University of South Carolina (USC) researchers are seeking a discovery that could help scientists develop new tomato varieties with stronger defenses systems to battle the insects, bacteria, fungi and viruses that threaten and destroy crops.

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