VOA慢速英语:Tastier Tomato, Tougher Rice Sought From Genetic Data

短语讲解：

1. Scientists found that it can grow in salty as well as very dry conditions, like the African rice.

as well as 也，又
例句：Let' s share in our troubles as well as in our joys. 
让我们同甘共苦吧。 

2. The map identifies the genes that may be responsible for these qualities.

be responsible for 为…负责，形成…的原因; 主管
例句：One person should be responsible for new employee orientation.
应当有一个人负责新员工的培训。

3. "So, even though these wild tomatoes definitely don't taste better, this population gives us actually an indication where the taste is coming from."

come from 来自某处; 出生于; 由…造成; 源自
例句：Where will all this innovation come from?
这些创新来自哪里？

4. He says it will permit scientists to make sure that any new kinds of tomatoes developed from wild tomato do not carry any of its poisonous genes.

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物
例句：Make sure she eats nutritious food.
要确定她吃得很营养。