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You are a scientist working for Genentech, one of the companies inventing genetically altered foods.

Your task is to learn how genetically engineered foods are created and find some agricultural examples of it.

Some resources to help you:

 

What is agricultural biotechnology?

 Why use agricultural biotechnology?

 Plant Biotechnology -- Background Information -- Media Center -- Monsanto
Examples of products currently on the market.
 

 Agbiotech Infosource - Transgenic Plants

 Genetically Engineered Virus-Resistant Squash Approved For Sale

Is Genetically Engineered Food Safe?

 Genetically engineered corn fatal to some butterflies