Fruit of S. pimpinellifolium
Fruit of S. pimpinellifolium. [photo Scott Peacock]

Why is this Wild, Pea-Sized Tomato So Important?

This article by Barry Estabrook titled Why is this Wild, Pea-Sized Tomato So Important?, appeared in the Smithsonian Journals Travel Quarterly and explains the role of S. pimpinellifolium in tomato breeding and its precarious status in the native region.