Timeline of genetically modified organisms
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This is a timeline of noteworthy genetically modified organisms created in labs, including genetically modified foods and other transgenic species and products (such as Glofish).
1990–1999
1991
- DNA Plant Technology receives approval from the USDA to field test its Fish tomato[1] but the plant is never successfully commercialized. The creation of a genetically-modified plant, with a fish transgene designed for human consumption galvanizes citizen skepticism towards the emerging technology[2].
1994
- The first modern recombinant crop approved for sale in the U.S., in 1994, was the FlavrSavr tomato, which had a longer shelf life. However, higher costs and same bland flavor as conventional tomatoes led to it losing money and disappearing from the shelves.
1996
2000–2009
2003
- The first genetically modified fish Glofish is introduced into the market in the U.S.
2004
The first genetically modified blue Rose made in the lab.[4]
2010–2019
2010
- Monsanto corporation through its Indian subsidiary Mahyco unsuccessfully attempted to introduce Bt brinjal, which was put on hold due to citizen organizing against approval for sale in the country.
- Amflora was approved for industrial applications in the European Union by the European Commission[5] . Amflora is a genetically modified potato the result of two decades of research efforts[6]. The Amflora potato is selected for it's special starch properties used in paper making and adhesives.
References
- ^ Permit Number 91-079-01 tomato; antifreeze gene; staphylococcal Protein A
- ^ Pandora's Picnic Basket
- ^ NAIK, GAUTAM (September 21, 2010). "Gene-Altered Fish Closer to Approval". Wall Street Journal.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ World's first blue roses after 20 years of research - Telegraph
- ^ http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-10-179
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/24/business/worldbusiness/24spuds.html?_r=1