Tomato fruit quality for the fresh market has been improved for over 30 years (Causse et al., 2001). Fruit quality was divided in to two parts, internal quality, and external quality (Mata, 2000). Mata (2000) also indicated that a wide range of tomato currently available in the market were of high yield and extraordinary external quality. Tomato fruit contribute to nutrition worldwide, and contain diverse antioxidant molecules (Sacco et al., 2013). Fruit quality of tomato is very important attribute for the cultivated tomato. That good quality may contribute to a reduction in the risk of certain type of cancer and cardiovascular diseases (Causse et al., 2003).
Tomato fruit qualities were always targeted in breeding, and included organoleptic
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Tomato fruit containing Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) play a key role in delaying the pathogenesis of a variety of deteriorating diseases such as cardiovascular diseases (Adalid et al., 2010), cancers, and neurological disorders (Galiana et al., 2006). Nutritional value is related to high content of antioxidants (mainly from vitamin C and carotenoids). However, tomato breeders continue to try and improve nutrition quality. Soluble solid content of tomato fruit represents 60% of dry matter in ripe fruits (Galiana et al., 2006). The shelf-life of tomato fruit is critical for marketing, transportation and domestic use (Adhi et al., 2013). Fruit shelf-life depends on both genetic factors, and also environmental factors, such as temperature (Adhi et al., 2013). Traits proposed by breeders to improve shelf life before consumption include pericarp thickness, fruit firmness, and number of locules.
Yield increase of hybrid varieties was accompanied by an increase in fruit weight, fruit number. Fruit number played greater role that fruit weight in improving marketable yield of tomato
“Strange Fruit” by Billie Holiday conveys the inhumane, gory lynchings of African-Americans in the American South, and how this highly unnatural act had entrenched itself into the society and culture of the South, almost as if it were an agricultural crop. Although the song did not originate from Holiday, her first performance of it in 1939 in New York City and successive recording of the song became highly popular for their emotional power (“Strange fruit,” 2017). The lyrics in the song highlight the contrast between the natural beauty and apparent sophistication of the agricultural South with the brutal violence of lynchings. Holiday communicates these rather disturbing lyrics through a peculiarly serene vocal delivery, accompanied by a hymn-like
I watched the movie called Bitter Seeds in my environmental class. The movie talked about the problems in India about farming. The movie also talked about the suicide rate, how high it is compared to our country. It said that every 30 minutes, a farmer commits suicide. In India, the economy is not that great so they went with the seeds that were more expensive. The culture is completely different from ours, they celebrate Pola, which is the bull festival, they do rituals when something bad is happening. Most of the seeds were rotting and they were not getting enough water, which resulted in the seeds not germinating, eventually the plants died out and the farmers killed themselves. The people who were selling the seeds wanted more money than what it really should have cost. Banks rarely loan people any money, they had to go to a Loan shark. Loan sharks were basically thugs because they would charge the people 7% to 10% interest per month to grow seven acres. I think Indian farmers should be able to get loans from the bank at a higher percentage rate so they won't have to go to loan sharks and get ripped off.
...to plant, Solanum lycopersicum, conferring disease resistance has also been shown to be beneficial to health, as the modification results increased nutrient content, antioxidant activity, and lycopene concentration [3]. By insertion of rolB gene from A. rhizogenes into tomatoes, there are beneficial effects. Though this is one case of success, it is definite that researchers can eventually research and produce successful products of biotechnology.
In this observational lab, I went to Fiesta Guada La Hara in Fruita at 1:20 pm on the twelfth of January, with Emily Kavanaugh, Sierra Raines and Colby Paulson in order to conduct this experiment. The overall experiment lasted two hours.
I newly found out that every “One ounce of chile contains as much as 20,000 units of Vitamin A, which is twice the minimum daily requirement” (19). Which is surprising for me because ever since I was a child, my thoughts about chiles is that it only gives spiciness to a food. I didn’t know that a chile has something more to give. I also discovered about the jalapeño that “One hundred grams of Texas green chile contains 235 mg. of vitamin C while a California orange has but 49 mg” (19). Its an astounding and shocking because of the revealing information that jalapeños gives more vitamins than the oranges. Now, I know that not only oranges are good supplier of vitamins, but jalapeños also are a good source of vitamin C and also vitamin A which essential part of our body. In addition to that, Burciaga mentioned that “Calcium content in chiles is also high”(19) which gives me an additional information that chiles are also rich in minerals that is very important for our bone
Chemical advancement in modern science is a contributing factor to “better”, faster, and cheaper food production. Although the ideas of GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) that scientists thrive for are theoretically beneficial, they are corrupting the natural methods for farming and food that consumers will purchase. Nowadays, around 70% of food has a genetically modified ingredient. What is being consumed in mass quantities across the country barely constitutes as food in some instances. A prime example lies in the tomato. Tomatoes are sold year round in grocery markets nationwide....
...on due to the limited number and variable results of studies. Several studies discussed in Smith-Spangler et al. (2012) and Crinnion. (2010) have also confirmed higher pesticide residue and contaminants from some conventional produce. Eating organically grown fruits and vegetables does not necessarily provide better quality or highest nutritional quality however consumption of Dirty Dozen from organic section may expose to less chemical residue and contaminant intake. Despite the different farming practices of organic and conventional crops most of the fruits and vegetables appears to be same except some minor difference of vitamin C levels and antioxidant activity which is not statistically significant. Consumer should be encouraged to consume fresh fruits and vegetables and make at least half of their plate consist of fresh produce to gain optimum health benefits.
Rumm-Kreuter, D. and Demmel, I. (1990). "Comparison of Vitamin Losses in Vegetables Due to Various Cooking Methods." Journal of Nurtritional Science and Vitaminology 36, S7-S15.
Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is needed for growth and maintenance of healthy tissues, especially skin, blood vessels, bones, gums, teeth. Vitamin C aids in resistance against infection and healing of wounds. It also helps the body absorb iron from food. Vitamin C can be found in green vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes and citrus fruits such as oranges and lemon. A lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy, iron deficiency and poor wound healing. A healthy diet should include a high amount of vitamin C because the human body cannot produce its own vitamin C.
It has been two decades since Jules Newton had a vision, an Avocado vision. From humble beginnings, the core focus of the business was training. In essence, empowering people to develop their full potential. Avocado Vision has stood the test of time. As it has evolved, it has enthusiastically embraced the principles of Transformation.
A pineapple a day keeps the worries away. In my opinion, pineapples are hands down the best thing in the entire world! Who does not love pineapples? Their juicy sweetness makes your soul jump up and down. If I had to choose one thing to eat everyday all day for the rest of my life it would be the well known tropical fruit, a pineapple, but it can only be the pineapple spears that come in a clear plastic container with delightful rectangular logs in them. It can not be the chunks, or the pineapple cut when you get home. It just simply can not be that way.
Another factor, which provides high quality and quantity of fruit, is planting new apple varieties. From my questionnaire, I can conclud...
Fruits and Vegetables are an essential food on our everyday lives. They help us maintain a healthy mind and body. The variety for both is so big that they could make great meals for a long period of time. However, for me it has always been a love and hate relationship. I am not a big fan of vegetables, therefore, my knowledge on them is limited. Because I am not interested in them, I am not eager to learn about them. Confusing, I know, but there is actually a small story to it. I was raised with my paternal grandfather and aunt until I was sixteen. Through all of the most vital years of my life the introduction to vegetables was limited to a few. Meanwhile, fruits on the other hand were a tremendous part
The study of these quality parameters shows that in controlled tomato, degradation started on 4th day of storage, in 1% concentration edible coated tomatoes degradation started on 8th day of storage, in 1.5% concentration edible coated tomatoes degradation started on 12th day of storage and in 2% concentration edible coated tomatoes degradation started on 16th day of storage. The study showed that there is a regular decrease in the weight of tomatoes. The controlled tomatoes losses weight on a faster pace than the ginger oil coated tomatoes. Although 2% conc. coated tomatoes loses weight but slower than other coated tomatoes. Firmness also decreased like weight in all coated and controlled tomatoes but the rate was very slow in 2% coated tomatoes than others. TSS increased in all coated and controlled tomatoes. In controlled tomatoes the increase rate of TSS is highest and in 2% coated tomatoes the rate is
Home gardens offer a wide variety of benefits to the environment and serve a diverse group of people. Home gardening provides a source of fresh produce and free of chemicals, it also gives you complete control over the chemicals and products used during the growing process. A home garden allows you to pick the produce when its ripe, unlike produce at the store is often picked before its fully ripe. The quality and flavor of the freshly picked produce from home is better than the produce that might have unknown chemicals and was likely picked several days or weeks before being sold. The produce retains more nutrients when consumed shortly after being picked, making your home garden vegetables a healthier option. A garden also provides a positive environmental impact. The compost allows you to recycle certain kitchen and yard waste into a nutrient-rich additive for the garden. This provides natural fertilizer for you plants and reduces the wastes you produce. If you choose to avoid or limit chemical use, you reduce pollution from your gardening activities. Besides being good for the environment gardens have environmental gains for us. Gardening help control urban temperatures, If the environmental landscape design is effective it can cool your home in summer and warm it in winter, it can also reduce the energy cost by up to 20%. Gardening, and all the physical activity that goes along with it, leads to a better overall physical health, weight loss, improve you bones, and reduces the risk of having osteoporosis. “In a study of 3,310 older women, researchers from the University of Arkansas found that women involved in yard work and other types of gardening exercises had lower rates of osteoporosis than joggers, swimmers, and women wh...