Calgene

Calgene was a biotechnology company based in Davis, CA. It was the first company in the United States to commercialize a genetically modified organism (GMO), the Flavr Savr tomato. The Flavr Savr tomato, which was commercialized in 1994, was a genetically engineered tomato designed to have a long shelflife. However, it was unsuccessful for a variety of reasons and was withdrawn from the market. Calgene was acquired by Monsanto in 1997.

Articles & sources

SourceWatch articles

• Biotechnology
• Chemical companies, lobbyists and agribusiness
• Food and Drug Administration
• Agricultural Biotechnology Policy in the Clinton Administration
• Flavr Savr Tomato
• Genetically Modified Organisms

External resources

• Daniel Charles, The Tomato that Ate Calgene.

External articles

• Patricia Commins"Monsanto to Buy Out Calgene," Reuters, April 1, 1997.