Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as tomato is one of the most consumed and produced fruit in the world. India is the second largest producer of this crop, almost producing estimated 20 million tons alone on 2017, according to the data by FAO Stat. Even though S. lycopersicum is native to South America, presently it is one of the most grown crops all over the world. It is botanically a berry fruit but is extensively used for culinary purposes to prepare various forms from salads to sauces and many more. It is highly nutritious, being rich with essential vitamins like Vitamin A, B, K, and also phytochemical lycopene.
Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as tomato is one of the most consumed and produced fruit in the world. India is the second largest producer of this crop, almost producing estimated 20 million tons alone on 2017, according to the data by FAO Stat. Even though S. lycopersicum is native to South America, presently it is one of the most grown crops all over the world. It is botanically a berry fruit but is extensively used for culinary purposes to prepare various forms from salads to sauces and many more. It is highly nutritious, being rich with essential vitamins like Vitamin A, B, K, and also phytochemical lycopene.
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