Science Unlocks the Vitamin D Potential of Tomatoes

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Science Unlocks the , Vitamin D Potential of Tomatoes. CNN reports vitamin D, a necessary nutrient, is often hard to find outside of fish and dairy products. CNN reports vitamin D, a necessary nutrient, is often hard to find outside of fish and dairy products. The study was published on May 23 in the journal 'Nature Plants.' . The study was published on May 23 in the journal 'Nature Plants.' . But now, a team of scientists has found a potential new way to introduce vitamin D in tomatoes. But now, a team of scientists has found a potential new way to introduce vitamin D in tomatoes. Intending to gene edit tomatoes by using CRISPR-Cas9 technology, . researchers hope to introduce the process commercially. Experts say if the technology were to be adopted by farmers and tomato producers, . it could address the problem of vitamin D insufficiency, which currently affects nearly 1 billion people worldwide. This exciting discovery not only improves human health but contributes to the environmental benefits associated with more plant-based diets ... , Guy Poppy, professor of ecology University of Southampton, in interview with Science Media Centre, via CNN. ... often linked with a challenge in securing some key vitamins and minerals widely found and bioavailable in animal products. , Guy Poppy, professor of ecology University of Southampton, in interview with Science Media Centre, via CNN