WORLD’S FIRST GENOME-EDITED TOMATO

Husna, Amity University Kolkata

The world’s first genome-edited tomato has been launched in Japan by Sanatech Seed and its direct consumption has been approved. The Tomato was developed using CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology and it contains four to five times a high level of the amino acid GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) than a regular tomato. The amino acid GABA helps to reduce blood pressure and is believed to aid in relaxation as well. 

According to Takeshita who is the president of Sanatech seed, Japan, and exclusive distributor of the tomato, the high GABA trait, and Sicilian rogue variety were chosen as they have a high level of consumer acceptance and it was important to introduce the consumers to this technology in a way to which they are already familiar.

The genome-editing policy has further provided opportunities for the seed sectors to continue the efforts on plant breeding innovation and thereby contribute to a sustainable food system.

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Source:https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.aspID=18668#:~:text=Sanatech%20Seed’s%20Sicilian%20Rouge%20High,and%20help%20lower%20blood%20pressure

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