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A genetically modified tomato, or transgenic tomato, is a tomato that has had its genes modified, using genetic engineering. The first trial genetically modified food was a tomato engineered to have a longer shelf life (the Flavr Savr), which was on the market briefly beginning on May 21, 1994.
Nov 2, 2015 · UK researchers have developed a variety of tomato that can make large amounts of flavonols, anthocyanins, resveratrol and genistein, which are thought to have health benefits. The tomatoes are genetically engineered with a gene from Arabidopsis thaliana that regulates metabolic pathways in the fruit.
Feb 6, 2024 · A genetically modified purple tomato can now be raised by home gardeners : Shots - Health News The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's...
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Sep 17, 2022 · The USDA has approved a genetically modified purple tomato, clearing the path for the unique fruit to be sold in American stores next year. “From a plant pest risk perspective, this plant...
- Zoe Sottile
May 23, 2022 · Mon 23 May 2022 11.12 EDT. Scientists have created genetically edited tomatoes, each containing as much provitamin D3 – the precursor to vitamin D – as two eggs or a tablespoon of tuna....
Feb 28, 2022 · The plant was created by geneticist Tomas Cermak and his colleagues with the use of Crispr gene editing, a Nobel Prize-winning technology which works like a "cut and paste" tool for genetic...
May 23, 2022 · Gene-edited tomatoes could provide new source of vitamin D. Plants rich in a precursor to the vitamin could help to address deficiencies — but face a long road to market. By. Heidi Ledford....
