GMO............
?
Not to my knowledge.
- caerulea
[L. caerulea is most commonly known as honeyberry or haskap, and is also sometimes called blue, edible, swampfly, or sweet berry honeysuckle. These cold hardy plants can be cultivated in Zones 2 to 8, but Japanese and Russian varieties respond differently in different climates and conditions.]
[There is
no evidence that Lonicera caerulea (haskap or blue honeysuckle) is a genetically modified organism (GMO).
According to the
ISAAA GM Approval Database, which lists all crops approved for planting, importation, and commercialization,
Lonicera caerulea is
not included in the approved GM crop list
www.isaaa.org. This means it has not been formally approved or commercialized as a GMO in any country.
The species is a
native, wild honeysuckle found in cool temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia
Wikipedia. It is a perennial shrub valued for its cold tolerance and edible blue berries. While it has been the subject of
scientific research into its genetics, transcriptomics, and stress response mechanisms
MDPI+1, these studies are
basic science and do not indicate that any cultivars have been genetically engineered for commercial use.
In summary:
- Not on any GM crop approval list www.isaaa.org
- No commercial GMO cultivars reported in horticultural or agricultural databases
- Research is ongoing, but all current data point to non-GMO status
If you are concerned about GMO content in haskap products, it is safe to assume they are
non-GMO unless otherwise labeled.]
