In some parts of Peru, there are still wild tomato plants that grow. It was found that when these wild plants were crossed with commercial tomatoes, the yields from the hybrid tomatoes were doubled and the plants had increased disease resistance. The wild tomato plants would be considered an example of

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The wild tomato plants contribute to ecosystem services by providing genetic material that can enhance agricultural productivity (increased yields and disease resistance) when crossed with commercial varieties. Ecosystem services include the benefits people obtain from ecosystems, such as food, fresh water, disease regulation, and pollination of crops.

In Some Parts of Peru, There Are Still Wild Tomato