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| − | A '''tomato''' is a type of red [[fruit]]. The fruit itself grows in clusters on the [[plant]]. | + | A '''tomato''' is a type of red [[fruit]].<ref>"The confusion about 'fruit' and 'vegetable' arises because of the differences in usage between scientists and cooks. Scientifically speaking, a tomato is definitely a fruit. True fruits are developed from the ovary in the base of the flower, and contain the seeds of the plant (though cultivated forms may be seedless)." [http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutother/tomato]</ref> The fruit itself grows in clusters on the [[plant]]. |
Tomatoes are commonly grown in most places of the world, due to their nature of producing more than the needs of the grower and the speed at which the fruit grow and ripen. | Tomatoes are commonly grown in most places of the world, due to their nature of producing more than the needs of the grower and the speed at which the fruit grow and ripen. | ||
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The plant uses [[photosynthesis]] for energy, and proper [[prune|pruning]] directs energy to fruit production. | The plant uses [[photosynthesis]] for energy, and proper [[prune|pruning]] directs energy to fruit production. | ||
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[[category:food and drink]] | [[category:food and drink]] | ||
[[category:fruits]] | [[category:fruits]] | ||
Revision as of 02:21, January 21, 2008
A tomato is a type of red fruit.[1] The fruit itself grows in clusters on the plant.
Tomatoes are commonly grown in most places of the world, due to their nature of producing more than the needs of the grower and the speed at which the fruit grow and ripen.
The plant uses photosynthesis for energy, and proper pruning directs energy to fruit production.
References
- ↑ "The confusion about 'fruit' and 'vegetable' arises because of the differences in usage between scientists and cooks. Scientifically speaking, a tomato is definitely a fruit. True fruits are developed from the ovary in the base of the flower, and contain the seeds of the plant (though cultivated forms may be seedless)." [1]