Sanatech Seed Launches First Genome-Edited Tomato in Japan

MARCH 25, 2021

Sanatech Seed has launched the first direct consumption genome edited tomato in Japan. The company's Sicilian Rouge High GABA tomato, which contains high levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), was developed using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology. The launch is a key step in the implementation of Japan's policy on genome editing, which aims to incentivise seed companies in order to increase efforts regarding plant breeding innovation.