Genetically modified (GM) late blight-resistant potato and consumer attitudes before and after a field visit

GM Crops Food. 2022 Dec 31;13(1):290-298. doi: 10.1080/21645698.2022.2133396.

Abstract

Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, is the most devastating disease in potato production. Here, we show full late blight resistance in a location with a genetically diverse pathogen population with the use of GM potato stacked with three resistance (R) genes over three seasons. In addition, using this field trials, we demonstrate that in-the-field intervention among consumers led to change for more favorable attitude generally toward GM crops.

Keywords: GM foods; GM potato; IPM; R-genes; late blight; phytophthora infestans.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude
  • Phytophthora infestans* / genetics
  • Plant Diseases / genetics
  • Plants, Genetically Modified / genetics
  • Solanum tuberosum* / genetics

Grants and funding

This work was supported by the Mistra Strategic Environmental Research Foundation [MistraBiotech]; VR Research Links [2018-04660]; Novo Nordisk Foundation [NNF19OC0057208]; Stiftelsen Lantbruksforskning [R-19-25-282]; Swedish Research Council [2020-0121].