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Genetic engineering for roots — not fruits

Consumer concerns about GE fruit are a factor discouraging commercialization. Plums shown are engineered to resist plum pox virus; they have received regulatory approval, but have not come to market.

Even though U.S. consumers routinely buy and eat genetically engineered corn and soy in processed foods — most are unaware of the fact because the GE ingredients are not labeled. When consumers are asked in surveys whether they would buy genetically...

Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 4:01 PM

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Author: Janet L. White

Tags: citrus (8), consumers (4), genetic engineering (1), grapes (2), Pierce's disease (1), transgrafting (1), walnuts (3)