"We used to wonder about the patterns of genetic diversity distribution of Solanum jamesii," said Dr. Alfonso del Rio, plant ...

At least 31 culturally significant plants, including the Four Corners potato (Solanum jamesii, a native tuber that is an important medicine and food source, pictured here) were found at ...

A compilation of genomes from species in the genus Solanum could help scientists to blend the best aspects of productive staple crops and genetically diverse but under-studied indigenous crops.