Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Lycopersicum" is the scientific name for the group of flowering plants that includes the cultivated tomato and its closest wild relatives. It belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae.

Usage

• Scientific Classification: Used primarily in botanical, agricultural, and scientific contexts to refer to the tomato plant genus.
  • The species Lycopersicum esculentum (now often Solanum lycopersicum) is the most important member of the genus Lycopersicum.
  • This study compares disease resistance across several species within genus Lycopersicum.

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Discussion: Used when discussing plant evolution, genetics, or systematics.
  • The transfer of the tomato from genus Lycopersicum to the larger genus Solanum is a subject of debate among taxonomists.

Variants and Related Words

• Lycopersicon (n): An older, synonymous genus name for the same group of plants. "Genus Lycopersicum" is sometimes referred to as "Genus Lycopersicon."
• Solanum lycopersicum (n): The currently accepted scientific name for the common tomato plant, reflecting its reclassification into the larger genus .
• Tomato (n): The common name for the edible fruit of plants from this genus.

Synonyms

• Lycopersicon (n): The former genus name.
• Tomato genus (n): A common, non-scientific way to refer to this group.

Notes

• This term is a compound noun ("genus" + "Lycopersicum"). The core target word for explanation is the full binomial name "genus Lycopersicum", which functions as a single, proper noun in scientific language.

Noun

1. tomatoes