No mention of MacIntosh!??
Bill
William H. Shoemaker
University of Illinois, Crop Sciences
St Charles Horticulture Research Center
535 Randall Road, St Charles, IL 60174
630-584-7254, wshoe...@illinois.edu
From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net
I don't know the answer to this question. I'm curious about it too. I also
wonder how much of that kind of work is in development. I doubt anyone knows as
so much of it is done in the private sector.
But I remember conducting trials of pumpkins in the '90s on some
virus-resistant GMO pumpkins
Well-spoken Dave. My work experiences on farms from 7 on up were instrumental
in my understanding the real world. I wish many more of our youth would have
such an experience. I hope we can work together as Americans to contribute to a
solution to the problems we face. The alternative is worse.
I don't think we can escape the difficulty the public has understanding genetic
engineering. As Dennis suggests, the immense amount of misinformation in public
forums is bound to create confusion. We need better leadership on this issue.
But I don't think its possible for retail farmers to
I like your comment David, and I agree. I don't want to carry water for them
anyway. All of these companies pay big money for the best lawyers and
lobbyists. They need to help defending their actions. I take the position when
pressed by folks who are not familiar with genetic engineering that
I think you present an interesting example Claude. I'm not sure how many people
remember the irradiation technology anymore. Ginda presents evidence that it is
still used, but it seems to me that for all its potential, it is used at a very
minimal level. Yet it had such potential for addressing
What region did you observe the Morren's Jonagored Supra on B9 Jon? Can you say
something about chilling requirement for that cultivar? I think Jonagold is an
excellent apple for fresh eating. If the New England Apple Association wants to
brand it, I think they are making a good choice.
Bill
