The potato evolved from a tomato ancester around 9 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Cell.
Breakdown
- Scientists report potatoes originated from wild tomatoes and another plant. 15s
- Genetic material from wild tomatoes combined with E. tuber awesome about nine million years ago. 23s
- Humans discovered the potato was edible around 10,000 years ago. 30s
- Mr. Potato Head toy was introduced in the 1950s, initially using real potatoes. 46s
- Plastic heads replaced real potatoes in the toy by the 1960s. 1m 2s