The problem of gmo seeds is much more pervasive than just 'invasive
species'. Take the case of canola. The genes that allow the canola to
be herbicide tolerant have spread by natural polination to almost all of
the canola now produced -- but it has also spread to the weeds making
them herbicide resistant. The result is the need for even greater
applications of chemicals than before. In effect, the weeds have become
an invasive species.
Paul Phillips
Jim Devine wrote:
Michael Perelman wrote:
> My question is, do we have anything to learn from the experience with
the introduction of invasive species?
I'd guess that only 1 in a million engineered species would actually
survive enough to beat out the natural species without help from
humans in doing so. I'd also guess that introducing non-native species
(which have survived in one area) into another, similar, area is more
likely to be damaging.
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