Organisms

Solanum lycopersicum

A plant species of the family SOLANACEAE, native of South America, widely cultivated for their edible, fleshy, usually red fruit.

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Abstract

A plant species of the family SOLANACEAE, native of South America, widely cultivated for their edible, fleshy, usually red fruit.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Lycopersicon esculentum
  • Tomato
  • Tomatoes

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, economics, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, history, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2023(1965)

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Previous Indexing

  • Plants (1966-1994)
  • Plants, Edible (1966-1994)
  • Vegetables (1966-1994)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.908w.500w.725w.638

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Solanum lycopersicum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018551. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018551
  2. Solanum lycopersicum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15530945