5 Real Examples Of Genetically Modified Organisms

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 real examples of genetically modified organisms. For more examples, head on over to the 20 real examples of genetically modified organisms.

5. Bananas

Australia has applied for approval for its first genetically modified fruit, a banana. The Cavendish banana is expected to be resistant to fungus and could result in providing a lifeline to growers if the population gets wiped out.

4. Maize

Several strands of maize have been modified, generally to make the crop pesticide and herbicide resistant, with Monsanto being the first company to create maize which was resistant to glyphosate herbicides.

3. Rose

It’s not just crops which are genetically modified, and a blue rose is the direct result of scientists genetically modifying roses to contain the blue pigment called delphinidin. The blue rose is said to be “unattainable” as it isn’t found naturally in the wild.

2. Tomato

Genetically modified tomatoes have their characteristics changed in a bid to improve the shelf life of the product and the first such modified tomato for direct consumption was given approval in Japan very recently, in 2021.

1. Tobacco

First in our list of 20 real examples of genetically modified organisms is tobacco, and one such plant has been able to actually produce cocaine in its leaves.

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