Tomatoes of the Atacama
Video presented by Sandy Knapp
Ever wondered where tomatoes come from? The answer is not the supermarket ? nor is it Italy! Come and explore the native home of tomatoes, how they came to Europe and our dinner tables, and how they have changed since being cultivated. Wild tomatoes grow in extreme environments in some of the most inhospitable deserts on the planet. Join Museum botanist Sandy Knapp to explore the origins of such places and how their environment contributes to the origin of species.
- Presented by: Sandy Knapp
- Date: 10 January 2005
- Duration: 34:22
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