Fine hairs, called trichomes, on the stems, leaves, and fruit — especially during development — help defend against pests, diseases, and environmental stressors.
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The juicy, weird and wonderful secrets of the tomato
Tomatoes may be the highlight of the summer garden, but beneath their shiny red skins lies a world full of strange, fantastic, and astonishing facts.