Non-natural as in bacterial genes spliced into plant chromosomes. Perhaps the term leaves something to be desired, but the mixing of dis-similar genetics is the intent.
Most natural hybrids and GMO hybrids do not maintain quality or quantity of production if germinating at all after the initial generation (s). This leads to dependence on the AG industry to provide seed- assuring the farmer of dependence thereon. Many of us see the result of unintentional seeding by plants like tomatoes, beans etc the next spring- they produce very much different crops if any at all.
Also, as seen in recent case law, the planting of such harvested seeds (soy in the case law mentioned)was ruled a violation of the patent rights.... Potentially far reaching ramifications on the small farmer or gardener- many plant a portion of the harvest next year.
Bacteria genes are not natural?
When you look at the plant genes, do the bacteria genes have a different color? Are they made of different amino acids?
Most natural hybrids and GMO hybrids do not maintain quality or quantity of production if germinating at all after the initial generation
Exactly. They still reproduce.
This leads to dependence on the AG industry to provide seed- assuring the farmer of dependence thereon.
If the farmer doesn't want the latest, high yielding seeds, he's free to plant old fashioned, low yield seeds.
Also, as seen in recent case law, the planting of such harvested seeds (soy in the case law mentioned)was ruled a violation of the patent rights....
Yes. The farmer signed a contract and then broke it.
Potentially far reaching ramifications on the small farmer or gardener- many plant a portion of the harvest next year.
If you break a contract, you should have to pay. Don't you agree?