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How Tomatoes are Revolutionizing Urban Farming

Season 1 Episode 5 | 8m 58s

Niba visits Raleigh City Farm to learn about cross-breeding and growing dwarf tomatoes for urban gardens. Niba also speaks with Dr. Zachary Lippman at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory who is using genetic approaches to make dense tomato plants for cities and outer space.

Aired: 12/12/23
Funding for HUNGRY PLANET is provided by the National Science Foundation.
Extras
Explore the institute where they are breeding mechanically-harvestable Chile peppers.
Scientists identify sweet potatoes' complex flavor profile to make them more delicious.
Restaurant owner honors Latine food history. Researchers design corn for the future.
Researchers fight a citrus disease called HLB. Volunteers ensure no food goes to waste.
Rice holds deep importance to many communities, and could be transformed to fight anemia.
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Explore the institute where they are breeding mechanically-harvestable Chile peppers.
Scientists identify sweet potatoes' complex flavor profile to make them more delicious.
Restaurant owner honors Latine food history. Researchers design corn for the future.
Researchers fight a citrus disease called HLB. Volunteers ensure no food goes to waste.
Rice holds deep importance to many communities, and could be transformed to fight anemia.