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3 days ago · Genetically modified foods (GM foods), also known as genetically engineered foods (GE foods), or bioengineered foods are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using various methods of genetic engineering.
Apr 8, 2024 · Seven years ago, an orange petunia modified with a maize gene showed up in gardens and nurseries in Europe and the U.S. The plant was never supposed to leave a closed lab but somehow ended up...
Apr 19, 2024 · A North Carolina company is trying to make a fungus-proof banana. Bananas grow in a greenhouse at Elo Life Sciences, an RTP company who is developing a genetically modified banana that is resistant to a deadly fungus sweeping through much of the world's banana crop in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Bananas are the world’s most ...
Apr 15, 2024 · Seedless Citrus Fruits. Citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, and mandarins usually contain seeds. However, through selective breeding, seedless varieties have been developed. Seedless citrus fruits offer all the tangy flavor and health benefits of their seeded counterparts but without the inconvenience of removing the seeds while enjoying ...
Apr 10, 2024 · A genetically modified (GMO) variety named the Rainbow papaya was developed in the early 2000s with resistance to the virus. It was one of the first GMO fruits in commercial production, and the majority of exported papayas are now GMO crops.
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Apr 2, 2024 · Genetically modified (GM) and gene-edited crops hold significant potential for addressing various agricultural challenges and improving crop productivity, sustainability, and nutritional quality. Here are some future prospects and potential benefits of these technologies:
Apr 16, 2024 · Food products from genetically modified bacteria include alpha-amylase, which converts starch to simple sugars, chymosin, which clots milk protein for cheese making, and pectinesterase, which improves fruit juice clarity.