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We consulting with an expert for tips on growing healthy tomatoes in the South. Here are the top mistakes to avoid when growing tomatoes.

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Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits.

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