Directory of Solanaceae Resources

Genetics of the nightshade family, including potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers.

Resources in This Category

"New" Solanums

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1999/v4-379.html
Charles Heiser and Gregory Anderson explain why the tomato and tree tomato have been returned to the genus Solanum.
International Solanaceae Project

http://www.sgn.cornell.edu/solanaceae-project/
Systems-based project seeks to create a coordinated network of knowledge about the Solanaceae family.
Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium

http://www.potatogenome.net/
Group seeks to elucidate the complete DNA sequence of the potato genome (850 Mbp) by the end of 2010.
Sol Genomics Network

https://solgenomics.net/
Clade-oriented database dedicated to the biology of the Solanaceae family which includes many agronomically important species such as tomato, potato, tobacco, eggplant, pepper, and the ornamental Petunia hybrida.
When Tomatoes Were Blamed For Witchcraft and Werewolves

http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/when-tomatoes-were-blamed-for-witchcraft-and-werewolves
Atlas Obscura reports on the history of public perceptions of the tomato.

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