The first genetically modified organism (GMO) was a tobacco plant created by scientists working for the biotechnology company Monsanto in 1983. They introduced a gene from a soil bacteria into the tobacco plant to make it resistant to antibiotics.
According to their website, California Rice Oil <californiariceoil.com> does not use GMO rice. Of course, if you could find certified organic rice bran oil, that would have to be GMO-free, as well.
The first cell phone was crested/invented in the year 1973 by Martin Cooper.
the first wet cell was invented in 1800 by an Italian scientist named Allesandra Volta.
Consuming GMO squash may have potential health impacts due to the introduction of new proteins or allergens. Environmental impacts may include the development of resistant pests or weeds, as well as the potential for gene flow to wild relatives.
The first blood bank ever invented was in New York, by Charles Drew.
Papaya was first produced as a GMO at the University of Hawaii in the 1980s. GMO Papayas are available for consumption in both the US and Canada.
Watson and Crick did with the discovery of the strucure of the DNA molecule in 1953 but the first GMO had been made in the 70's in California, by Americans scientists. =)
GMO foods asummably have the same vitamins as the equivalent non-GMO foods.
GMO stands for genetically modified organism. To confirm the GMO status of the sample, it must be labeled as GMO by the producers.
If you are a farmer, you know the corn you are gowing is GMO because you buy seeds that are known to be GMO. If you are gowing non-GMO varieties, you do not know if GMO vaieties have cross pollinated with your corn unless you get it tested. If you are a consumer, you do not know if the corn or processed foods containing corn is GMO unless it is labeled as such. In the United States GMO foods are not labeled.
GMO soy was the first commercially planted genetically modified crop. It was first planted in 1996. Before that, the Flavor Saver tomato was sold, but consumers did not accept the quality. There was also a GMO potato, but it did not pass the scientific studies. Both are not being sold any longer, and in fact, the potato was never on the market.
GMO corn and soy are no more productive than non-GMO corn and soy.
In the United States GMO foods are not illegal.
GMO stands for genetically modified organism.
As far as is known, raisins are not GMO.
Since GMO ingredients are not labeled, it is difficult to know if the canola oil in Cape Cod potato chips is GMO. It is safe to assume the oil is GMO since most of the canola grown in the United States and Canada is GMO.
You can find GMO free products at nourishedkitchen.com.