USDA Extends Deregulation to Potato Variety Developed Using Genetic Engineering
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has extended deregulation to a potato variety that was developed using genetic engineering, by the J.R. Simplot Company. The variety is designated as Snowden Z6 (Z6 potato).
The potatoes are engineered for late blight protection, lowered reducing sugars, low acrylamide potential, and reduced black spot bruising.