What types of edible plants have been genetically engineered and why?
Broccoli, melons, raspberries, and tropical fruits, peas, peppers, and tomatoes have been genetically modified to control ripening. This helps to improve shelf life and the quality of the food when it arrives in food stores like Shaws and Stop N Shop. It also prolongs the freshness and durability of the food, particularly in tomatoes. Corn, cabbage and other related vegetables in this family, potatoes, lettuce, coffee and apples have been genetically modified to create insect resistant species. As a result, these vegetables are inherently able to protect themselves against harmful insect pests, and the need for insecticide use is reduced. Soybeans, corn, tomatoes, wheat, and rapeseeds used in canola oil have been genetically modified to be herbicide tolerant. These transgenic plants can survive herbicide applications that will kill all weeds. Corn, sunflowers, soybeans, and other plants have been genetically modified to enhance nutritional value. Vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrie
