We grow unique tomato varieties which have been
engineered to generate high concentrations
of natural bioactive compounds.
We use a synthetic biology approach that combines genetic modification and genome editing with conventional breeding to develop metabolically engineered tomatoes with very high levels of natural bioactive compounds, not present in regular tomatoes, which make up to 10% of fruit dry weight.
Anthocyanins are vibrant natural plant pigments responsible for a wide range of colours in many flowers, fruit, and vegetables. As part of the human diet, they have been linked to health benefits and protection against the most prevalent chronic diseases.
