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

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.

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In this study, we demonstrate the full late blight resistance of genetically modified potatoes containing three resistance genes in a population with genetic diversity of the pathogen. Furthermore, through field trials, we show that intervention among consumers in the field leads to a more favorable attitude towards genetically modified crops.