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  2. Genetically modified potato - Wikipedia

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    A genetically modified potato is a potato that has had its genes modified, using genetic engineering. Goals of modification include introducing pest resistance, tweaking the amounts of certain chemicals produced by the plant, and to prevent browning or bruising of the tubers. Varieties modified to produce large amounts of starches may be ...

  3. Pusztai affair - Wikipedia

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    The Pusztai affair is a controversy that began in 1998. The protein scientist Árpád Pusztai went public with the initial results of unpublished research he was conducting at the Rowett Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland, investigating the possible effects of genetically modified potatoes upon rats.

  4. List of genetically modified crops - Wikipedia

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    Half of all GM crops planted were genetically modified soybeans, either for herbicide tolerance or insect resistance. Eleven countries grew modified soybean, with the USA, Brazil and Argentina accounting for 90% of the total hectarage. Of the 111 hectares of soybean grown worldwide in 2014, 82% was genetically modified in some way.

  5. Genetically modified food - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 25 December 2024. Foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA Part of a series on Genetic engineering Genetically modified organisms Bacteria Viruses Animals Mammals Fish Insects Plants Maize/corn Rice Soybean Potato History and regulation History Regulation Substantial ...

  6. Simplot - Wikipedia

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    Simplot developed the genetically modified Innate potato, which was approved by the USDA in 2014 [16] and the FDA in 2015. [17] [18] [19] It is designed to resist blackspot bruising, browning and to contain less of the amino acid asparagine.

  7. McDonald's Fries Are Really Made of Potatoes - AOL

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    Yes, you are eating real potatoes. No, those fries aren't. As part of a new marketing campaign with MythBusters co-host Grant Imahara, McDonald's released the latest video revealing how its French ...

  8. Genetically modified crops - Wikipedia

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    Land area used for genetically modified crops by country (1996–2009), in millions of hectares. In 2011, the land area used was 160 million hectares, or 1.6 million square kilometers. [54] In the US, by 2014, 94% of the planted area of soybeans, 96% of cotton and 93% of corn were genetically modified varieties.

  9. Why nutrition experts don't recommend eating raw potatoes - AOL

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    "Baking a potato decreases its vitamin C content by 35% due to thermal degradation." A raw, medium russet potato contains roughly 16 grams of vitamin C, according to the U.S. Department of ...