Purple Tomatoes, Rich In Health-Protecting Anthocyanins, Developed With Help Of Snapdragons
Date:
October 27, 2008
Source:
Norwich BioScience Institutes
Summary:
Scientists have expressed genes from snapdragon in tomatoes to grow purple tomatoes high in health-protecting anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are naturally occurring pigments found at particularly high levels in berries such as blackberry, cranberry and chokeberry. Scientists are investigating ways to increase the levels of health-promoting compounds in more commonly eaten fruits and vegetables.