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May 26, 2020 · The 100-plus wild species relatives of potato provide a virtually endless source of traits that can be incorporated into elite varieties relatively easily and quickly.
- Corn
- Canola
- Soybeans
- Sugar Beets
- Papaya
- Cotton
- Apples
- Alfalfa
- Squash
- Salmon
Both GM sweet corn (what we eat) and field corn (what livestock eat) are approved for consumption. Both have been genetically modified toprotect against peststhat might ruin the crop.
Canola (what makes canola oil) is genetically modified for herbicide tolerance. This actually means that less chemicals are applied than those applied to non-GM crops.
Soybeans have been genetically modified for insect resistance as well as herbicide tolerance. According to the United Soybean Board, more soybeans have been able to grow on less land with less resources, meaning this technology has made soybean farms more sustainable.
Sugar beets, a common crop in cooler climates in the United States, have been modified to have both virus and pest resistance, as well as some herbicide tolerance.
GM Papayas are protected from Papaya Ringspot Virus. Without this technology, the papaya industry may well have been completely wiped out.
Cotton that is genetically modified is protected from cotton bollworm. Cotton bollworm is a dangerous problemin southern states and cannot be easily controlled with chemicals.
Genetically modified apples are some of the newest to hit the market. Varieties like Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny are resistant to browning, which is good news for parents. Kids are more likely to eat fruit that has been slicedand browning resistance will allow for apples to be cut earlier in the day and enjoyed hours later.
While we don’t consume alfalfa, our livestock do. GM alfalfa is herbicide tolerant. It's important to note that animals that consume GM foods are not themselves genetically modified.
Squash that's genetically modified is more resistant to disease. Viruses destroy up to 80% of squash cropsevery year.
AquAdvantage salmonis the first genetically modified animal to be approved for consumption by the FDA. These salmon grow faster than other salmon.
Feb 17, 2014 · Environment correspondent, BBC News. British scientists have developed genetically modified potatoes that are resistant to the vegetable's biggest threat - blight. A three-year trial has...
Sep 14, 2022 · Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are one of the most important crops worldwide. However, its production and nutrient content are endangered by both biotic and abiotic stresses. The main yield losses are caused by pest damage (e.g., Colorado potato beetle and aphids), virus disease (e.g., Potato leafroll virus and Potato viruses Y and X), or oomycete pathogens (like Phytophthora infestans), which ...
Jan 6, 2022 · Potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) is the third most important crop worldwide and a staple food for many people worldwide. Genetically, it poses many challenges for traditional breeding due to its autotetraploid nature and its tendency toward inbreeding depression. Breeding programs have focused on productivity, nutritional quality, and disease resistance. Some of these traits exist in wild potato ...
May 18, 2018 · Working together, scientists from Wageningen University & Research and Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, have developed a two-pronged approach: a genetically modified potato, along with a new pest management strategy, that combine for healthy crops with minimal fungicide use.
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Mar 20, 2015 · Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, refers to food grown from seeds that are genetically engineered in a lab. Aware of potential resistance from consumers, Simplot officials say Innate potato traits come exclusively from genes from domestic potato varieties.
