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