Another example why food monocultures suck
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June 29th, 2012
Gina Kolata for the New York Times on Tomatoes:
Yes, they are often picked green and shipped long distances. Often they are refrigerated, which destroys their flavor and texture. But now researchers have discovered a genetic reason that diminishes a tomato’s flavor even if the fruit is picked ripe and coddled.