rowth, and Development at Cornell University at that time, generated the first clone in 1958. He was able to clone carrots from cells in the roots. He put the cells in a nutrient solution, and they began to grow into new roots. Today, his methods seem primitive, but they were effective enough to make him famous in the world of engineered reproduction. Since the 1950s, his techniques have expanded and now just about every plant can be cloned with a sense of ease.
             In May 1994, the FDA approved Cal gene's Flavr Savr tomato. Cal gene's tomato marks a major turning point for the industry, because its FDA approval speeds up and allows the introduction of future genetically engineered foods. This product is marketed in stores nationwide, and is the result of $95 million worth of research and development. Cal gene's genetic technicians have managed to isolate a gene that codes for a particular enzyme involved in the ripening process and reversed it. This allows the tomato five extra days to ripen on the vine and still maintain its firmness during
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