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Genetically Modified Foods

This dataset contains information about various genetically modified (GM) food items, their associated organisms, traits, purposes, regulatory statuses, and market availabilities. It provides insights into the advancements in biotechnology as they relate to agriculture, highlighting the benefits and challenges of genetically modified crops.

  1. Food Item: The name of the genetically modified food product.
  2. Organism: The scientific name of the organism from which the food item is derived.
  3. Trait: The specific genetic modification or trait that has been introduced to the food item.
  4. Purpose: The intended benefit or improvement that the genetic modification aims to achieve.
  5. Regulatory Status: The current regulatory approval status of the GM food item, indicating whether it is approved for use or still under review.
  6. Market Availability: The extent to which the GM food item is available in the market, ranging from widespread to limited access.

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Sample Data

Food Item Organism Trait Purpose Regulatory Status Market Availability
Bt Corn Zea mays Insect resistance Reduce pesticide use Approved Widespread
Roundup Ready Soybeans Glycine max Herbicide tolerance Easier weed control Approved Widespread
Bt Cotton Gossypium hirsutum Insect resistance Reduce pesticide use Approved Widespread
Golden Rice Oryza sativa Vitamin A enrichment Nutritional improvement Under review Limited
Simplot's Innate Potato Solanum tuberosum Reduced bruising Improve shelf life Approved Limited
Non-browning Apple Malus domestica Reduced browning Improve appearance Approved Limited
Arctic Apples Malus domestica Reduced browning Improve appearance Approved Limited
Bt Eggplant Solanum melongena Insect resistance Reduce pesticide use Approved Limited
Heritage Corn Zea mays Hybrid vigor Increase yield Not approved Limited
Roundup Ready Sugar Beets Beta vulgaris Herbicide tolerance Easier weed control Approved Widespread
Bioengineered Salmon Salmonidae Faster growth Increase production efficiency Approved Limited
Trait BioCorn Zea mays Enhanced nutrient profile Nutritional improvement Under development NaN
Flavr Savr Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Extended shelf life Reduce food waste Withdrawn NaN
Bt Soybeans Glycine max Insect resistance Reduce pesticide use Approved Limited
AgraQuest Grapes Vitis vinifera Disease resistance Improve crop yield Under development NaN
Transgenic Wheat Triticum aestivum Disease resistance Improve yield quality Research only NaN
SmartCarrot Daucus carota Nutritional enhancement Increase beta carotene Research only NaN
Virus-resistant Papaya Carica papaya Disease resistance Prevent virus damage Approved Widespread
Genetically Modified Alfalfa Medicago sativa Herbicide tolerance Easier weed management Approved Widespread
Nutritionally Enhanced Rice Oryza sativa Nutrient fortification Food security Under review Limited
Soybean Glycine Max Glycine max Drought tolerance Improve resilience In development NaN
Bacillus thuringiensis Corn Zea mays Insect resistance Reduce pesticide use Approved Widespread
Roundup Ready Canola Brassica napus Herbicide tolerance Weed management Approved Widespread
Drought-tolerant Corn Zea mays Drought tolerance Improve resilience Under review Limited
GM Barley Hordeum vulgare Disease resistance Improve yield quality Research only NaN
Bioengineered Squash Cucurbita pepo Disease resistance Crop protection Approved Widespread
Vistive Gold Soybeans Glycine max Low linolenic acid Improved oil quality Approved Limited
Corn Rootworm-resistant Corn Zea mays Insect resistance Root protection Approved Widespread
Transgenic Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Improved flavor Flavor enhancement Research only NaN
GM Pears Pyrus communis Disease resistance Improve yield quality Under development NaN
GM Mustard Brassica juncea Herbicide tolerance Weed management Approved Widespread
Transgenic Rice Oryza sativa Pest resistance Crop protection Under review Limited
Transgenic Sugarcane Saccharum officinarum Disease resistance Improve yield quality Research only NaN
Modified Guava Psidium guajava Disease resistance Crop protection Approved Widespread
Modified Papaya Carica papaya Disease resistance Crop protection Approved Widespread
Endive Gene Edited Cichorium endivia Improved yield Crop improvement Research only NaN
Speedy Growth Tomato Solanum lycopersicum Rapid growth Increase production Under development NaN
Reduced Allergen Peanuts Arachis hypogaea Allergen reduction Improve safety Under review NaN
Grapefruit with Reduced Acidity Citrus paradisi Flavor enhancement Improve palatability Research only NaN
Genetically Modified Rice Oryza sativa Insect and disease resistance Crop protection Approved Limited
Chickpea Protein Plus Cicer arietinum Nutritional enhancement Enhance protein content Research only NaN
Nutrient-enhanced Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa Nutrient fortification Improve health benefits Research only NaN
Engineered Canola Brassica napus Herbicide tolerance Easier weed control Approved Widespread
GM Lentils Lens culinaris Drought tolerance Crop resilience Under development NaN
Engineered Flaxseed Linum usitatissimum Oil quality improvement Health benefits Research only NaN
Virus Resistant Potato Solanum tuberosum Virus resistance Prevent crop loss Approved Limited
Genetically Modified Melon Cucumis melo Disease resistance Crop protection Approved Widespread
Modified Barley Hordeum vulgare Nutritional enhancement Improve nutrient profile Under development NaN
Edible Vaccines Tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum Vaccination potential Health benefits Research only NaN
Modified Blueberries Vaccinium corymbosum Disease resistance Improve yield Research only NaN
Transgenic Carrots Daucus carota Nutritional enhancement Increase beta carotene In development NaN
Super Beans Phaseolus vulgaris Protein enrichment Nutritional improvement Under development NaN
Genetically Engineered Spinach Spinacia oleracea Nutritional enhancement Iron fortified Research only NaN
Disease-resistant Peppers Capsicum Disease resistance Crop protection Approved Limited
Modified Oats Avena sativa Beta-glucan increase Health benefits Under development NaN
Genetically Engineered Coffee Coffea arabica Caffeine reduction Flavor enhancement Under research NaN
Modified brother Walnuts Juglans regia Disease resistance Improve yield quality Research only NaN
High-oil Corn Zea mays Oil content increase Improve oil yield Research only NaN
Modified Grapes Vitis vinifera Disease resistance Crop protection Under development NaN
GM Cauliflower Brassica oleracea Nutritional enhancement Increase health benefits Research only NaN
Genetically Modified Cucumber Cucumis sativus Disease resistance Crop protection Approved Limited
Modified Watermelon Citrullus lanatus Seedless variety Consumer preference Research only NaN
Bitter-free Almonds Prunus dulcis Taste improvement Consumer preference Research only NaN
Edible Soy Protein Glycine max Protein enrichment Nutritional improvement Research only NaN
Enhanced Carrot Daucus carota Flavor enrichment Improve taste Research only NaN
Genetically Modified Radish Raphanus sativus Speedy growth Accelerated production Research only NaN
Modified Citrus Fruits Citrus spp. Disease resistance Crop protection Under development NaN
Genetically Modified Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo Disease resistance Crop protection Approved Limited
Enhanced Pomegranate Punica granatum Nutritional enhancement Increase health benefits Research only NaN
GM Asparagus Asparagus officinalis Disease resistance Crop protection Under development NaN
Genetically Modified Zucchini Cucurbita pepo Disease resistance Crop protection Approved Limited
Antibiotic-free Dairy Cows Bos taurus Health improvement Nutrition quality Under development NaN
High-yield Canola Brassica napus Yield enhancement Increase oil production Research only NaN
Genetically Modified Eggplants Solanum melongena Insect resistance Reduce pesticide use Approved Limited
Golden Banana Musa spp. Nutritional enhancement Increase vitamin A Research only NaN
GM Safflower Carthamus tinctorius Oil content increase Improve oil quality Research only NaN
Fast-growing Timber Pinus spp. Growth rate improvement Increase wood yield Research only NaN
GM Crab Apple Malus coronaria Disease resistance Improve yield Research only NaN
Genetically Modified Sage Salvia officinalis Flavor enhancement Consumer preference Research only NaN
Salt-tolerant Wheat Triticum spp. Salt resistance Irrigation improvement Research only NaN
Modified Ginger Zingiber officinale Flavor enhancement Improve culinary uses Research only NaN
Enhanced Peas Pisum sativum Protein enrichment Nutritional improvement Under development NaN
Genetically Modified Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Flavor enhancement Consumer preference Research only NaN
Aromatic Rosemary Salvia rosmarinus Flavor enhancement Culinary use improvement Research only NaN
Herbicide-resistant Flax Linum usitatissimum Herbicide tolerance Weed control Research only NaN
Modified Wild Rice Zizania aquatica Nutritional enhancement Increase health benefits Research only NaN
Herbicide-resistant Rice Oryza sativa Herbicide tolerance Weed management Research only NaN
Sunflower Oil with Omega-3 Helianthus annuus Nutritional enhancement Increase health benefits Research only NaN
Genetically Modified Almonds Prunus dulcis Disease resistance Improve yield quality Research only NaN
Hyper-nutricious Superfoodoons Phaseolus spp. Nutritional enhancement Increase health benefits Research only NaN
Transgenic Cocoa Theobroma cacao Disease resistance Improve yield quality Research only NaN
Genetically Modified Lychee Litchi chinensis Yield improvement Crop protection Research only NaN
Modified Passion Fruit Passiflora edulis Taste enhancement Consumer preference Research only NaN
High-yield Tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum Yield enhancement Increase production Research only NaN
Endangered Herbaceous Varieties Various Conservation Maintain biodiversity Research only NaN
High-protein Sorghum Sorghum bicolor Protein enrichment Nutritional improvement Research only NaN
Modified Dragon Fruit Hylocereus spp. Disease resistance Crop protection Research only NaN
Genetically Engineered Endive Cichorium endivia Nutritional enhancement Increase health benefits Research only NaN
Enhanced Rhubarb Rheum rhabarbarum Flavor enhancement Crop quality improvement Research only NaN
Modified Cilantro Coriandrum sativum Disease resistance Crop protection Research only NaN
Vitamins Enriched Carob Ceratonia siliqua Nutritional enhancement Increase health benefits Research only NaN
Biofortified Pears Pyrus communis Nutritional enhancement Improve vitamins content Research only NaN
Smart Agro-nuts Various Nutritional enhancement Improve health benefits Under development NaN
Genetically Eng America Zea mays Food quality improvement Improve grain yield Research only NaN
Gene-edited Celery Apium graveolens Flavor enhancement Crop quality improvement Research only NaN
Genetically Modified Cherries Prunus avium Disease resistance Crop protection Research only NaN
Mango Enhanced Varieties Mangifera indica Flavor enhancement Consumer preference Research only NaN
Yarnspinning Sunflowers Helianthus annuus Fiber improvement Textile production Research only NaN
High-yield Blueberries Vaccinium corymbosum Yield enhancement Increase production Research only NaN
Heat-tolerant Peppers Capsicum spp. Heat resistance Climate resilience Research only NaN
Transgenic Olives Olea europaea Disease resistance Crop protection Research only NaN
Vitamin-enriched Avocado Persea americana Nutritional enhancement Increase health benefits Research only NaN
High-zinc Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa Nutritional enhancement Improve zinc content Research only NaN
Modified Taro Colocasia esculenta Disease resistance Crop protection Research only NaN
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