A more detailed understanding of the natural anti-insect protections of tomato plants can lead to better pest-management strategies ...

The leaf-footed bug, a flat insect that looks similar to a stink bug and also gives off an unpleasant scent, is a common garden pest for tomato plants. The adult critters feed on the plump fruit ...

In a study that could transform agricultural pest management, researchers have uncovered the robust insect resistance mechanisms of Solanum habrochaites, a wild tomato species. By unraveling the ...