ガラパゴス諸島は、エクアドルの近くにある特別な島です。
The Galapagos Islands are special islands located near Ecuador.
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A small variety of tomato called Solanum pennellii is growing here.
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Recently, scientists have noticed that this type of tomato may be devolving.
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Normally, evolution is the process of developing into new forms and characteristics.
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However, it seems that this type of tomato is returning to the characteristics of old-fashioned tomatoes.
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The tomatoes of the new western islands produce special compounds similar to those found in ancient tomatoes.
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These compounds help protect them from insects and animals.
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On the other hand, tomatoes from the old islands in the East have defense mechanisms similar to those of modern tomatoes.
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Scientist Mr. Jozwiak stated, Because the environment changed, tomatoes returned to their original characteristics.
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The western islands have a lot of new land and little soil, so tomatoes may have reused old genes to survive.
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This research helps deepen our understanding of how plants change.
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Furthermore, in the future, it will be possible to use the characteristics of this tomato to create even more robust crops and medicines.
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However, this type of tomato is not yet used for human consumption.
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Scientists want to continue their research in the Galapagos Islands in the future.
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