The largest U. It is modified to have a high level of oleic acid, which is naturally found in olive oil. Numbers of this GMO veggie are relatively small, but genetically modified yellow squash and zucchini can be found in two different species in the U. The species contain protein genes that protect against viruses. Genetically engineered alfalfa was approved in , and consists of a gene that makes it resistant to the herbicide Roundup, allowing farmers to spray the chemical without hurting the alfalfa.
To increase the quantity of milk produced, cows are often given rBGH recombinant bovine growth hormone 5 , which is also banned in the European Union, as well as in Japan, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
Polyphenol oxidase PPO is an enzyme that causes the browning of Golden Delicious and Granny Smith apples, and scientists are now able to de-activate the gene. While some animal toxicity studies with specific genetically modified foods have revealed that they may negatively affect our organs and systems, it seems there will be years ahead of continued research of animals and clinical trials.
Organic is Better for You and the Pollinators! References available upon request. Read more articles like this in our resource library! Browse library. Good Health Starts in the Gut. In every case the GM and non GM versions have no observable differences under normal circumstances.
When the susceptible, non-GM squash plants are infected with one of the viruses cucumber mosaic virus , zucchini yellow mosaic virus or watermelon mosaic virus , they quickly become very sick, and often die, but the GM virus-resistant versions have few or no detectable symptoms.
There are PCR-based molecular test methods that can detect the presence of a virus resistance transgene in squash seeds that we share with our competitors other vegetable seed companies to help them and us maintain strict separation of GM and non-GM materials. All of the GM versions of squash seeds that can be purchased are very clearly labeled with notices and bag tags identifying their GMO status. Learn how your comment data is processed.
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