This is what a genetically modified papaya looks like🤤
Fact: It was modified to be resistant to the papaya ringspot virus and the improved variety saved a lot of papaya farmers in Hawaii from loss https://t.co/39RWbhNRF9
A 2020 survey reported that a significant majority of Americans think genetically modified foods will bring such benefits as a larger food supply and lower grocery prices.
Is that still the case? https://t.co/YcJNCqrcaZ
#CochranFellows@paolapstz tasting the #GeneEdited mustard green vegetable today @PairwisePL.
It was great to learn about the many delicious fruits and leafy greens coming to the store in the next couple of years 🥬🍇🫐🍓
Today I baked a @PinkglowPine for the @TheBTI Fellows. We had a conversation about #GMOs, #biotech in #agriculture and how the newest generation of GMOs actually offers something to the end consumer and not just to the farmers.
@ScienceAlly uses their hip food cart to spark conversation and talk about the benefits of modern #biotech for sustainability of our #foodsupply. https://t.co/39NtyTuOLN
In March 2022, at #AgOntheMall, the Modified food cart and crew passed out samples of GMO apples, papaya and pineapple to 2,000 people, who responded with enthusiasm, curiosity and delight.
Read more: https://t.co/WJymQOVyo1
“How about a non-browning avocado?” asked one woman“Can you modify vegetables to make them taste like meat?” queried a man. “How about a pear that lasts more than one day?” inquired another.
Our #AgOnTheMall experience, well articulated by @joanconrow
https://t.co/WJymQOVyo1
Though we did get a few naysayers, people invariably said yes, they would like to try some GMO fruit at the @eat_modified cart. And after they sampled it, their responses became yes, yes, yes!
https://t.co/SFzUZ3bgDa