Step into the world of gardening this spring, where a captivating newcomer is causing a stir—the genetically modified (GM) Purple Tomato. But this isn't just any tomato; it's making waves not in industrial farms, but right in the backyards of American homes.
What's all the fuss about? Well, this Purple Tomato isn't your average veggie. It's been cooked up by scientists at Norfolk Plant Sciences in the UK, led by the brilliant biochemist Cathie Martin. Their goal? To pack these tomatoes with anthocyanins, those special compounds found in berries that are like a super boost for your health.
Using some nifty genetic tricks, Martin and her team inserted genes from snapdragon flowers into tomato plants, turning them purple and supercharging their nutritional content. Unlike regular tomatoes that only have anthocyanins in their skin, these purple beauties have them all over.
Why does this matter? Well, Norfolk Healthy Produce, the US branch of Norfolk Plant Sciences, claims the...
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