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1. www.npr.org › sections › health-shotsHow did a GMO purple tomato get mixed up for an organic ... - NPR

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   Apr 28, 2024 · A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops. The Purple Galaxy Tomato splashed across the cover of this season's Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog: a closeup ...

2. www.whro.org › 2024/05/05 › how-a-geneticallyHow a genetically modified purple tomato was mistakenly ...

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   5 days ago · This winter as seed catalogs started showing up in gardeners' mailboxes, one stood out. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company splashed photos of the purple galaxy tomato on its cover. It bragged, This beauty is believed to be the first and the purplest non-GMO purple tomato in the universe. The only problem - it was genetically modified.

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   Can organic seeds be GMO?

   • Organic seeds cannot be GMO because genetically modified organisms (also called GMOs) are prohibited in organic products. Farmers who produce organic seeds cannot plant GMO seeds, feed GMO crops to their livestock, or use any GMO ingredients when making their food products.

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   What are non GMO seeds?

   • Seeds are called “non GMO” when they are not genetically modified organisms. Genetic modification is when an organism is artificially altered to change its DNA so that it displays a desired characteristic, such as resistance to a disease or blooms of a certain size or color.

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   Are all non-GMO seeds organic?

   • Not every non-GMO seed is organic, but all organic seeds are automatically non-GMO. However, the seed is just a small part of that — if you treat your organic plants with pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or chemical weed control, the seed can no longer boast being organic. However, if a plant is grown without using those, congrats!

   Organic vs. non-GMO: How to choose the best seeds for you

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   What are GMO seeds?

   • GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms. GMO seeds are created in a laboratory for large scale agricultural use. Contrary to popular belief, there is no chance of accidentally acquiring GMO seeds for use in home gardens, so there is no reason to worry about getting your hands on a small amount of GMO seeds.

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4. www.kcsm.org › npr-news › 2024/04/28A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about ...

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   Apr 28, 2024 · The mix-up has caused consternation for the heirloom seed company that prides itself on offering rare and organic varieties and takes a firm stance against GMO crops. And it's triggered debate about biodiversity and what can happen with GMO seeds when they begin to spread. When news of a non-GMO purple-fleshed tomato variety first started ...

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5. organicbackyardgardening.com › choosing-the-rightChoosing the Right Seeds for Your Garden: A Complete Guide

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Studies have also shown that organic seeds can produce higher yields and stronger plants. When buying organic seeds, look for the USDA organic certification label to ensure that they meet organic standards. Open-Pollinated Seeds. Open-pollinated seeds are non-hybrid seeds pollinated by natural means such as wind or insects.

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   Apr 28, 2024 · An organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants. ... When news of a non-GMO purple ...

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Only problem? The seeds actually may have been a GMO variety, the recently released Purple Tomato, created using genes from a snapdragon flower by Norfolk Healthy Produce. The mix-up has caused consternation for the heirloom seed company that prides itself on offering rare and organic varieties and takes a firm stance against GMO crops.

9. www.knau.org › 2024/05/05 › how-a-geneticallyHow a genetically modified purple tomato was mistakenly ...

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   6 days ago · Genetically modified seeds for purple tomatoes hit the market for home gardeners recently. But how did a purple tomato get splashed across the cover of a seed catalog specializing in non-GMO plants? How a genetically modified purple tomato was mistakenly identified as non-GMO