Tomatoes are consumed worldwide as fresh vegetables because of their high contents of
essential nutrients and antioxidant-rich phytochemicals. Tomatoes contain minerals …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) belongs to the Solanaceae family and is the second
most important fruit or vegetable crop next to potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). It is cultivated …

“Bioactive compounds” are extranutritional constituents that typically occur in small
quantities in foods. They are being intensively studied to evaluate their effects on health. The …

As an antioxidant, lycopene has acquired importance as it prevents autoxidation of fats and
related products. Tomatoes are an important agricultural product that is a great source of …

Oxidative stress is an important contributor to the risk of chronic diseases. Dietary guidelines
recommend increased consumption of fruits and vegetables to combat the incidence of …

Atherosclerosis, a chronic multifactorial disease, is closely related to the development of
cardiovascular diseases and is one of the predominant causes of death worldwide. Normal …

The use of synthetic, natural, or biological agents to minimize the occurrence of cancer in
healthy individuals is defined as cancer chemoprevention. Chemopreventive agents inhibit …

Highlights•Natural food pigments are actively studied because of potential health benefits.•A
diversity of plant and microbial sources has been reported.•Processing effects have been …

Sustainable use of nanotechnology for agricultural practice requires an understanding of the
plant's life cycle and potential toxicological impacts of nanomaterials. The main objective of …

Fruits and vegetables are essential for human nutrition, delivering a substantial proportion of
vitamins, minerals, and fibers in our daily diet. Unfortunately, half the fruits and vegetables …