B.C. biotech firm develops non-browning apple

B.C. biotech firm develops non-browning apple.​

B.C. firm develops apples that won't turn brown when sliced.​

 

Watch the new genetic code produce something that is highly carcinogenic . . .

 

Two question that maybe some of you might be able to comment on ...

1. Watching something on the TV news about this, didn't I hear the word "potato" mentioned? Or did I mix up thoughts ...

2. Isn't there something beneficial about the gene and browning in regards to human consumption?

: - )

 

The only mention of potato in the two articles is:

I believe the only benefit from the change is cosmetic; not much to be gained in my opinion.

 

B.C. fruit growers troubled by apple modification .​

 

That article points out that Ambrosia apples don't brown and are not genetically modified.