But that's only because the originators of the first GMO seeds had to be firms with plenty of capital and R&D capacity ie. chemical companies. They also had the

But that's only because the originators of the first GMO seeds had to be firms with plenty of capital and R&D capacity ie. chemical companies. They also had the double revenue stream of seeds + herbicide. Herbicide resistance is also the most attractive seed trait in terms of farmer adoption. Now, the cost of generating GMO seeds is much lower. We have more firms creating GMO with traits beyond herbicide resistance. These genotypes will have value for processors, retailers, and consumers. Be careful to not tarnish the reputation of GMO seeds before we realize their true potential.