Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops grown throughout the world. In
The attractive red colour of the fruit is due to Lycopene content. Research suggests that lycopene may play a role in the fight against cancer, especially prostrate cancer. It is consumed mostly as salad vegetable with great relish and tomatoes are canned, sun dried and made into puree, paste, soups, conserves, ketchup, sauces, juices etc.