# Mary-Dell Chilton Dies at 87; Helped Create First Genetically Modified Plant

- Published: 2026-07-16T16:38:39Z
- Updated: 2026-07-17T20:11:18Z
- Section: Business
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/16/science/mary-dell-chilton-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Business
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In 1982, she led the research team that figured out how to genetically alter plants, a discovery that would eventually transform global agriculture.

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