This nightshade is purple because its creators at Norfolk Plant Sciences worked for about 20 years to hack color genes from a snapdragon flower into the plant. The genes not only provide pigment ...

If the undersides of your tomato plant leaves look purple, you're probably dealing with a phosphorus deficiency. In such cases, the plant stems can turn purple as well. These signs are most common ...

The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.

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Purple tomato Starting off my biotech shopping spree, I first spent $20 to order 10 tomato seeds from Norfolk Health Produce, a small company in Davis, California, that created what it calls the ...

‘Yarrow's faded flowers can look untidy. Deadheading them gives the plant a neater appearance,’ says Gene. Bear in mind, too, that deadheading stops the plant spreading.

image: Norfolk Plant Sciences (NPS) has developed genetically modified (GM) purple tomatoes containing high levels of antioxidants and anthocyanins view more Credit: Andrew Davies - John Innes Centre ...

Plant Expert Unveils Purple Tomato With Blueberry-Like Health Benefits The antioxidant can reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, and more. By John Lopez Updated: Apr 23 2023, 09:30 AM EDT ...

But purple? The United States Department of Agriculture this month signed off on approval that will soon allow people in the U.S. to purchase seeds and grow genetically modified purple tomatoes.