10 Oct 2014 --- Tomatoes are known to be rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, lycopene, ß-carotene, and phenolics. Antioxidants, substances capable of delaying or inhibiting oxidation processes caused by free radicals, are of interest to consumers for their health-related contributions, and to plant breeders for their ability to provide plants with natural resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.
