GMO Mechanism (IMAGE) Hiroshima University Caption Phosphite-digesting enzyme was introduced and phosphite specific "transporter" was created. The seven innate phosphate transporters were then shut down using genetic editing. Credit Ryuichi Hirota Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.