Which plant was the first to be genetically modified and developed as a transgenic plant?

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11 Apr 2022
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The tobacco plant was the first to be genetically engineered to produce a transgenic plant. This milestone paved the way for the development of other genetically modified crops such as brinjal, rice, and cotton.

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