The transgenic papaya “SunUp” was developed in the 1990s and was widely publicized because of its ability to resist the papaya ringspot virus. Although researchers from the Ming group had identified ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I invest in and advance agriculture and animal health technologies. It’s easy to talk about gene editing and genetic modification ...

More than just a staple crop, corn is at the heart of Mexico’s culinary richness and gastronomic tradition. Here, corn is present in every meal, from chilaquiles at breakfast to tacos at night, ...

A Japanese government panel announced Monday (August 20) that it recommends regulating only genetically modified organisms that have had foreign genes permanently introduced into their genomes and not ...

With all the trees, flowers, and other fauna around us, it may seem like plants spring up effortlessly. In reality, farmers often engage various intentional, technical methods to produce the best ...