Question

first commercially grown genetically engineered food crop

Answer 1

The first commercially grown genetically engineered food crop was the Flavr Savr tomato, which was approved for sale in the United States in 1994. Developed by Calgene, the Flavr Savr tomato was engineered to have a longer shelf life by delaying the ripening process, allowing it to stay fresh longer during transportation and storage. While it was initially introduced to the market, it faced various challenges and was eventually discontinued. Nonetheless, its approval marked a significant milestone in the use of genetic engineering in agriculture.