TIMELINE
1865: Gregor Mendel Pea
He is considered the founder of modern genetics through what is known as Mendel's pea plant experiments. Between 1856 to 1863, Mendel worked with seven characteristics of pea plants establishing numerous rules of heredity. During the time, he explained terms such as recessive, dominant, and genes in the traits of his experiment.
1973: Recombinant DNA
The father of RNA is said to be Leslie Orgel. RNA is needed in genetically modified crops due to it aiding in being able to increase nutritional value and resistant to pathogens and diseases.
1980: First GMO Patent Issued
The first patent on living organism was allowed through a court case between General Electric and the U.S. Patent offcie by a 5-to-4 Supreme Court ruling.
1997: Mandatory Labels in Europe
After the United States first exported genetically modified food to Europe, the European union was quick to rule in favor of mandatory labeling of all GMO food products.
2003: GMO Pest Resistant
To benefit humans, animals, and beneficial insects; the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) was produced. It produces proteins known as the Bt toxin.This is used as insecticide spray in organic farming. In fact, 90% of cotton planted in the USA, India, China, Australia and South Africa contain Bt toxin genes.
1975: Asilomar Conference
Guidelines for using genetically engineered DNA safely made at a conference by group of few layers, doctors, and biologists.
1994: GMO First Hit Stores
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Flavr Savr tomato to enter shelves of stores after various examinations of possible unwanted effects and results such as allergic reactions and many more.
1982: FDA Approval
Insulin and humulin appeared on the market, in which was produced by genetically engineer E.coli.
Influence of Genetically Engineer Crops
After years of trying to advance and make better genetically modifying crops, such technology is still thriving today. GMO saved lives from areas like Nigeria and third world countries where nutrients of vitamins are not as plentiful. As for the U.S., it's averaged that 77% of processed food, 85% of corn, 88% of cotton, and 91% of soy bean are genetically modified. This illustrates the significant of genetic engineering food on crops in the United States, as well as across the globe.
