Scientists develop vitamin A-enriched tomato to fight global deficiency
February 25, 2026
University of Florida scientists have developed a tomato packed with significantly higher levels of vitamin A, a breakthrough that could help combat one of the world’s most widespread nutritional deficiencies. In newly published research ... READ MORE
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