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On the editorial team at Biology Insights, Marie Austin reports on plant science and crop production from Greenwich, Connecticut. She worked as a fact-checker and research assistant for a popular science magazine after taking degrees in biology and science journalism. Austin specializes in the agricultural origins of everyday foods.

How Long Does It Take for a Banana to Grow?Edibles
Are There Purple Tomatoes and Are They Healthier?Nutrition
How Does Mint Spread? The Science Behind Its Growth Botany
Where Do Blood Oranges Grow? From Sicily to California Edibles
Where Do Satsumas Grow? From Origins to Climate Edibles
What Grows Out of an Onion When It Sprouts?Botany
Are Blue Java Bananas Real? The Ice Cream Banana Edibles
Why Does the Public Not Know Much About Everglades Tomatoes?Edibles
Do Worms Eat Coconut Coir?Gardening
What Are Banana Peels Good For?Gardening
What Is a Pome? The Definition and Common Examples Botany
Does Watermelon Grow in Africa? Its Origins & Cultivation Edibles
How Many Varieties of Pecans Are There?Edibles
The Different Pitaya Colors Explained Edibles
What Vegetables Actually Come From the Same Plant?Botany
Foxite Potatoes: Their History, Flavor, and Legacy Edibles
What Are White Strawberries and Where Do They Come From?Edibles
How Many Different Colors of Carrots Are There?Edibles
How Much Sunlight Does Corn Need to Grow?Edibles
What Is a Naner? Facts and Tips for a Popular Fruit Edibles
How Many Different Types of Watermelons Are There?Edibles
Where Do Sunflower Seeds Come From?Edibles
What Fruits Grow in Tropical Climates?Edibles
What Is the Biggest Vegetable in the World?Edibles
Where Exactly Do Blue Banana Trees Grow?Trees & Shrubs
What Is the World’s Oldest Known Vegetable?Botany
Are Peanuts Native to North America?Edibles
Is Broccoli a Man-Made or Natural Vegetable?Botany
Where Did Melons Originate? A Scientific & Historic Look Botany
What Did the Original Tomato Look Like?Botany