Six month old ketchup, anyone?

Posted on February 5, 2010
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Scientists in India say that they have created genetically modified tomatoes that will stay fresh a full month longer than regular tomatoes.

Researchers said they modified the tomatoes by manipulating two enzymes involved in ripening the ubiquitous fruit, which allows them to extend shelf life by 30 days. Reportedly, the techniques could be used to extend the shelf life of bananas and mangoes.

Is this a good idea? Of course not. Rotting tomatoes were obviously our only weapon in the Great Tomato War. How am I the only person to remember this fact?

Written by Chris "Chugs" Taylor