Interests in the health benefits of anthocyanins have instigated
research projects on anthocyanin-rich tomatoes. A genetically
modified purple tomato highly enriched with anthocyanins has
been developed by the ectopic expression of two selected transcription
factors fromthe ornamental flower snapdragon.12,13 This
genetically engineered tomato has also been found to prolong the
life of cancer-susceptible mice, suggesting that they have additional
health-promoting effects.12 The phytochemical com