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Scientists use natural breeding to improve tomato taste

The U.S. is the second largest tomato grower in the world, producing around 32 billion pounds a year. But growing the fruit in such large numbers comes at a cost to the taste. Now, researchers have found a way to put the flavor back into tomatoes. David Begnaud reports.
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