Differences between salt and fresh water organisms does not usually extend to land plants, but Italian researchers report that watering tomatoes with diluted seawater can boost their nutrient content.
Irrigation of cherry tomatoes with salt water led to ripe fruit with significantly greater antioxidant levels of vitamins C and E, dihydrolipoic acid, and chlorogenic acid, according to research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
The research, focusing on standard cherry tomatoes and varieties genetically engineered for ripening, suggests opportunities for antioxidant-enhanced fruit and extracts produced in parts of the world with critical water shortages.
Season lightly for nutrient-rich tomatoes
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