date:May 27, 2013
ato varieties that are fuller in flavor, and so more appealing to consumers, and more valuable commercially due to increased shelf life, said Martin.
The findings could also be applied to other soft fruit such as strawberries and raspberries.
Other varieties of JIC tomatoes high in a variety of compounds such as those found in red wine are being used by Essex company Biodeb to develop a range of skincare products.
The research was supported by EU projects FLORA and ATHENA, a Rotation Students