Purple Tomato: Revolutionary Genetically Modified Seed Now Available to US Home Gardeners

Medicine & Technology Feb 07, 2024

Explore the unique Purple Tomato, the first genetically modified crop available to U.S. home gardeners, offering vibrant color and health benefits.

Tomato Juice Found To Have Properties That Could Kill Gut-Attacking Salmonella Bacteria [STUDY]

Jan 31, 2024

Researchers found that tomatoes contain two peptides that could kill Salmonella typhi. Read to learn more.

Is Tomato a Fruit or Vegetable? Unraveling the Botanical and Culinary Conundrum

Jul 05, 2023

The distinction between fruits and vegetables goes beyond taste and appearance. Read the article to learn which category the tomato belongs.

Prehistoric Chili Pepper Fossils Challenge Tomato Plant's Evolutionary History, Study Says

Apr 30, 2023

While previous studies suggest that chili peppers date 15 million years ago, recent identification and analysis show that their history traces as far back as 34 to 56 million years ago. Read to learn more.

Stressed Plants Cry, Make Sounds, Scientists Say; But Can Animals Hear Them?

Apr 01, 2023

Plants actually make sounds, especially when they are stressed. Real to learn more and to know how they sound like.

Mission Veggie System: ISS Astronauts Preps for Tomato Farm in Space

Dec 05, 2022

Growing plants aboard the International Space Station (ISS), among other things, has long been a NASA objective. Plant the facts, read here to learn more!

USDA Approves Purple Tomato; First Genetically Modified Organism Is Safe to Eat and With 10 Times More Antioxidants

Sep 13, 2022

Starting in 2023, Americans can buy purple tomato seeds to plant after 14 years of seeking approval from US regulators. Read on to know the health benefits offered by the first example of the genetically modified organism.

Virus-Resistant Tomatoes: TomaTech Cracks Code Against ToBRFV

May 16, 2021

In a major breakthrough, tomato seed company TomaTech has cracked the code that could lead to tomatoes becoming resistant against the ToBRFV.

Scientists Get to the Bottom of Flavoreless Store-Bought Tomatoes

May 18, 2019

scientists have reported that the tomato flavor in store-bought tomatoes have decreased and they are looking into the matter.