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News Release 07-022
Scientists Genetically Engineer Tomatoes with Enhanced Folate Content
Research could provide vital daily nutritional requirement
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Scientists have discovered how to enhance tomatoes with folate, an essential nutrient for human growth and development.
Credit: University of Florida
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Researchers have been able to bioengineer tomatoes that pack 25 times the normal amount of folate (molecule shown in lower left).
Credit: Zina Deretsky
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