Genotypic variation in tomatoes affecting processing and antioxidant attributes.
Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui1, J F Ayala-Zavala, R S Dhua
1a Department of Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur , Nadia , West Bengal , India.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
|November 28, 2013
Summary
This review examines the genetic variation in tomato processing and antioxidant traits. Understanding these variations is crucial for developing improved tomato cultivars with enhanced health benefits and processing qualities.
Area of Science:
- Horticultural Science
- Plant Breeding
- Food Science
Background:
- Tomatoes are a significant dietary source of antioxidants with health benefits.
- Interest in tomato processing and antioxidant attributes has grown significantly.
- Tomato processing involves multiple postharvest and industrial steps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review variations in processing and antioxidant attributes across tomato genotypes.
- To highlight the importance of biochemical composition in processing and antioxidant characteristics.
- To inform breeding strategies for developing improved tomato cultivars.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on processing attributes and biochemical composition of tomatoes.
- Analysis of genetic variability in traditional and modern tomato varieties.
- Consideration of bioactive content stability during processing.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists in tomato processing and antioxidant attributes.
- Tomato peel contributes to bioactive content.
- High pigment (hp) tomato mutants show potential for enhanced antioxidant status.
Conclusions:
- Understanding genetic variability is key for improving tomato processing and antioxidant traits.
- Breeding strategies should focus on enhancing antioxidant status and processing stability.
- Conservation of diverse tomato germplasm is essential for future cultivar development.
Keywords:
Tomato fruitantioxidantsbioactive constituentsfruit processingphysicochemical variationsprocessing attributesMore Related Videos
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