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It's the early 20th century, a government scientist position was determined by a boxing match, and a tomato virus threatened to stop the development of Australian-style tomato sauce in its tracks.
Luckily, apart from their prowess as fighters, Australian plant scientists were leaders in identifying and controlling plant illnesses.
They wouldn't do it without some drama though, and in this very special podcast extra, Ann Jones traces some of the turbulent history of tomato virus research down under.
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This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.
By ABC4.8
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It's the early 20th century, a government scientist position was determined by a boxing match, and a tomato virus threatened to stop the development of Australian-style tomato sauce in its tracks.
Luckily, apart from their prowess as fighters, Australian plant scientists were leaders in identifying and controlling plant illnesses.
They wouldn't do it without some drama though, and in this very special podcast extra, Ann Jones traces some of the turbulent history of tomato virus research down under.
Featuring:
Production:
This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

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