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 However, it was unsuccessful for a variety of reasons and was withdrawn from the market.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.

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.