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The transgenic Flavr Savr tomato is made for which purpose?

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In ‘Flavr Savr’ transgenic tomato, expression of a native tomato gene has been blocked. This gene produces the enzyme polygalacturonase which promotes the softening of the fruit. Thus, it increased the shelf life of the tomatoes as ripening was delayed. 

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