In general, we know far too little about them. (i'm far from an expert on this topic)(but DO farm organically) I do know they are not allowed on certified organic farms in the US. They are approved in the U.S. by the FDA (food & drug admin.). BUT... they also approve of certain level of pesticides in people, and that is mostly guess work and a BIG gamble...There is too much we do not know. WE CAN work on drought resistant varieties thru more traditional methods of of plant breeding... In my personal belief, I'm much more inclined to argue for use of NON hybrid's, chiefly because one can use the seeds harvested to plant next years crop...IMO a great help for poor countries as they do not have to import expensive hybrids. In the circles I travel in, there is a growing movement to "heirloom" varities. This year I'm growing a heirloom tomato, called "stripey"...it is yellow with stripes, as supposed to be of SUPERIOR taste...(I'll let you know in a couple of weeks:) Of course, taste will VARY GREATLY, depending on the soil and climate in a given year. Keith
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