ABSTRACT
The genus and species designation of tomato has been the subject of much debate, consequently, many synonyms exist. The designation most frequently used today for the cultigen is Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., with Solanum lycopersicum L. preferred by some authors. Arguments supporting the transfer of Lycopersicon species into Solanum L. have been made while recognizing the convenience of maintaining the generic designation Lycopersicon for the sake of nomenclatural stability (Peralta and Spooner 2001; see also chapter 1).
