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The Boston Globe
Mary-Dell Chilton, GM crop pioneer
Mary-Dell Chilton, a pioneering scientist in agricultural biotechnology, played a key role in developing the first genetically modified plant in 1982 by using Agrobacterium to transfer foreign genes into crops, leading to higher yields and pest resistance. She passed away at age 87 due to congestive heart failure. Her work has profoundly impacted global agriculture, with about 90% of American soybeans, cotton, corn, and sugar beets now genetically modified. Chilton received prestigious awards, including the World Food Prize and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, for her contributions to science and sustainable farming.
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