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> precise genetic editing of crops transplanting most promising of returns to investors?

• I_Am_Nous 3y ago
  We really need to do something about Monsanto/whoever owns their stuff now. Maybe change patent law for grown food modifications. Imagine if they were forced to research and reverse the sterilization of the seed crop, and 15 years after patented the science becomes public information. Being able to then selectively breed our own plants with fertile GMO plants so we get whatever benefits we need. Roundup resistance is hot button these days but I'm sure there are plenty of genes that should be public for the good of humanity.
  • pkaye 3y ago
    GMO crops are not sterile because terminator technology was never commercialized. However there maybe contractual agreements that many prevent replanting. Also many farmers choose not to replant seeds because the next generation may of plants may not be uniform in desired characteristics. I think the situation is worse for the seeds of hybrid plants.
    • I_Am_Nous 3y ago
      I remember reading about Monsanto aggressively suing seed cleaning businesses off the face of the earth because "they encouraged farmers to save and replant seeds they are not allowed to use in such a way" because of contractual obligations, as you said.