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The World's First GMO Bananas are Approved for Export to the U.S.
Their answer: a genetically modified Cavendish banana resistant to the deadly fungus, known as Panama disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4). After extensive research and field trials, they’ve submitted ...
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The ‘pandemic’ destroying the world’s favourite fruit
In Australia, scientists have developed a genetically modified (GM) Cavendish banana that is resistant to TR4. The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is also supporting ongoing transgenic research.
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Why the world's most popular banana may go extinct
Following is a transcription of the video: Narrator: The world's most popular banana may be on the ... but it was genetically modified. Fernando: In Europe, the GMs are under regulation, so ...
How new gene-edited bananas could help reduce food waste
Tropic, the UK-based biotech company which has developed these bananas, claims that their fruit remains fresh and yellow for ...
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Scientists in Norwich develop banana that doesn't go brown
Scientists at Tropic, a plant biotech company based at Norwich Research Park, have developed a genetically modified banana that remains firm, fresh and yellow for up to 24 hours after being ...
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The ‘pandemic’ destroying the world’s favourite fruit
In Australia, scientists have developed a genetically modified (GM) Cavendish banana that is resistant to TR4. The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is also supporting ongoing transgenic research.