Genome-edited Tomatoes - video July 19, 2022

ScottinAtlanta · July 14, 2022

Some of you may be interested in watching this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOkFA9qREJ8

"Genome-editing technology can add value to crops and promote productivity in agriculture. Genome-edited tomatoes, with about five times the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) level of traditional ones, are now grown commercially in Japan. GABA reduces human blood pressure and induces relaxation. After government approval in May 2021, Tokyo-based Sanatech Seed Company has ventured into this business. Its Chief Technology Officer Professor Hiroshi Ezura shares the story of its journey."

July 14, 2022	#1
ScottinAtlanta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,593	Genome-edited Tomatoes - video July 19, 2022 Some of you may be interested in watching this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOkFA9qREJ8 "Genome-editing technology can add value to crops and promote productivity in agriculture. Genome-edited tomatoes, with about five times the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) level of traditional ones, are now grown commercially in Japan. GABA reduces human blood pressure and induces relaxation. After government approval in May 2021, Tokyo-based Sanatech Seed Company has ventured into this business. Its Chief Technology Officer Professor Hiroshi Ezura shares the story of its journey."