The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: What the Future Could Hold for Bs2 Tomatoes

Bs2 tomatoes are transgenic tomatoes that have been engineered to contain the Bs2 gene from pepper. As such, they are considered a genetically modified (GM) food, or a genetically modified organism (GMO). Numerous trials conducted by University of Florida researchers have shown the benefits of thes...

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Main Authors: Samuel F. Hutton, John W. Scott, Jeffrey B. Jones, Robert E. Stall, Gary E. Vallad, B. J. Staskawicz, D. M. Horvath
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2015-06-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/129060
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description Bs2 tomatoes are transgenic tomatoes that have been engineered to contain the Bs2 gene from pepper. As such, they are considered a genetically modified (GM) food, or a genetically modified organism (GMO). Numerous trials conducted by University of Florida researchers have shown the benefits of these cultivars for bacterial spot disease management, and growers and industry members recognize the potential for Bs2 tomatoes to make Florida tomato production more sustainable. This 4-page fact sheet discusses the benefits that might be realized by the adoption of Bs2 tomato varieties, and the challenges standing in the way of their commercial production. Written by S. F. Hutton, J. W. Scott, J. B. Jones, R. E. Stall, G. E. Vallad, B. J. Staskawicz, and D. M. Horvath , and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2015.  HS1259/HS1259: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: What the Future Could Hold for Bs2 Tomatoes (ufl.edu)
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spelling doaj-art-5188b9c5c74440cba478c8c9ed833d732025-02-08T05:59:10ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092015-06-0120154The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: What the Future Could Hold for Bs2 TomatoesSamuel F. Hutton0John W. Scott1Jeffrey B. Jones2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0061-470XRobert E. Stall3Gary E. Vallad4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9778-5910B. J. Staskawicz5D. M. HorvathUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of California Bs2 tomatoes are transgenic tomatoes that have been engineered to contain the Bs2 gene from pepper. As such, they are considered a genetically modified (GM) food, or a genetically modified organism (GMO). Numerous trials conducted by University of Florida researchers have shown the benefits of these cultivars for bacterial spot disease management, and growers and industry members recognize the potential for Bs2 tomatoes to make Florida tomato production more sustainable. This 4-page fact sheet discusses the benefits that might be realized by the adoption of Bs2 tomato varieties, and the challenges standing in the way of their commercial production. Written by S. F. Hutton, J. W. Scott, J. B. Jones, R. E. Stall, G. E. Vallad, B. J. Staskawicz, and D. M. Horvath , and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2015.  HS1259/HS1259: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: What the Future Could Hold for Bs2 Tomatoes (ufl.edu) https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/129060Tomato VarietiesGenetic EngineeringHS1259
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: What the Future Could Hold for Bs2 Tomatoes
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Tomato Varieties
Genetic Engineering
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Genetic Engineering
HS1259
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