Here are a few Interesting Facts about Genetically Modified Foods
- The first main genetically modified food was a tomato paste.
- In 2006, 252 million acres of transgenic crops were planted in 22 countries by 10.3 million farmers.
- On the horizon are bananas that produce human vaccines against infectious diseases such as hepatitis B; fish that mature more quickly; cows that are resistant to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease); fruit and nut trees that yield years earlier, and plants that produce new plastics with unique properties.
- In 2006, United States grew 53% of the global transgenic crops, Argentina 17%, Brazil 11%, Canada 6%, India 4%, China 3%, Paraguay 2% and South Africa 1%.
