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Paul Robeson Tomato
The Paul Robeson tomato is a Russian heirloom tomato that was named after Paul Robeson, the American singer, actor and human-rights advocate. See also *List of tomato cultivars There are more than 10,000 tomato varieties available. __NOTOC__ Table of tomatoes See also * Lists of cultivars * List of tomato dishes Notes # ::Some tomato cultivars will be marked with disease resistance codes, signifying that the plant ... References {{Tomatoes Heirloom tomato cultivars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomato
The tomato is the edible berry of the plant ''Solanum lycopersicum'', commonly known as the tomato plant. The species originated in western South America, Mexico, and Central America. The Mexican Nahuatl word gave rise to the Spanish word , from which the English word ''tomato'' derived. Its domestication and use as a cultivated food may have originated with the indigenous peoples of Mexico. The Aztecs used tomatoes in their cooking at the time of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, and after the Spanish encountered the tomato for the first time after their contact with the Aztecs, they brought the plant to Europe, in a widespread transfer of plants known as the Columbian exchange. From there, the tomato was introduced to other parts of the European-colonized world during the 16th century. Tomatoes are a significant source of umami flavor. They are consumed in diverse ways: raw or cooked, and in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. While tomatoes are fruitsβ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Robeson
Paul Leroy Robeson ( ; April 9, 1898 β January 23, 1976) was an American bass-baritone concert artist, stage and film actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances. In 1915, Robeson won an academic scholarship to Rutgers College. While at Rutgers, he was twice named a consensus All-American in football and was the class valedictorian. He received his LL.B. from Columbia Law School while playing in the National Football League (NFL). After graduation, he became a figure in the Harlem Renaissance with performances in ''The Emperor Jones'' and '' All God's Chillun Got Wings''. Robeson performed in Britain in a touring melodrama, ''Voodoo'', in 1922, and in ''Emperor Jones'' in 1925. In 1928, he scored a major success in the London premiere of ''Show Boat''. Living in London for several years with his wife Eslanda, Robeson continued to establish himself as a concert artist and starred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Tomato Cultivars
There are more than 10,000 tomato varieties available. __NOTOC__ Table of tomatoes See also * Lists of cultivars * List of tomato dishes Notes # ::Some tomato cultivars will be marked with disease resistance codes, signifying that the plant is immune to a certain disease shown below: ::*A β Alternaria stem canker ::*F β Fusarium wilt ::*FF β Fusarium races 1 and 2 ::*FFF β Fusarium races 1, 2 and 3 ::*N β Nematodes ::*T β Tobacco mosaic virus ::*St β Stemphylium gray leaf spot ::*V β Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt is a wilt disease affecting over 350 species of eudicot plants. It is caused by six species of '' Verticillium'' fungi: ''V. dahliae'', ''V. albo-atrum'', ''V. longisporum'', ''V. nubilum'', ''V. theobromae'' and ''V. tricorp ... References External links Non-profit discussion forums for tomato growers with special emphasis on heirloom varieties {{DEFAULTSORT:Tomato Cultivars Lists of cultivars * Tomatoes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
