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The Origins of Watermelons

Making It Grow Minutes by South Carolina Public Radio

Jul 22, 20261:00Games & Hobbies

Scientists like to find the origins of plants as they can use those genetics to alter modern varieties beset by disease and pest problems.

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The Origins of Watermelons is an episode from Making It Grow Minutes by South Carolina Public Radio. Scientists like to find the origins of plants as they can use those genetics to alter modern varieties beset by disease and pest problems....

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Published Jul 22, 2026, 1:00 long, audio available.

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