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People flip out about GMO food, but have no problem with GMO Marijuana...WTF?
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from the same article:
The first mention of the possibility of cannabis being genetically modified I could find was cited in a document leaked to Cannabis Culture back in 2000, which read in part: "Cannabis seeds from Monsanto are almost definitely genetically engineered. Genetically engineered plants can be patented, and it is in Monsanto's best interest to hold a patent on any seed they sell. Seed patents ensure that companies like Monsanto can continue to profit from seeds from year to year, as farmers are legally bound to buy patented seeds from the patent holder rather than simply store them from the last year's crop.”
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25062465 So who the fuck are the people buying just seeds and from Monsanto, then growing them? To then sell them?! [ link to www.globalpost.com] Genetically modified marijuana is reportedly a hit with Colombian farmers who say the "enhanced" plants are "more powerful and profitable," according to Agence France-Presse. With varietal names like "creepy," who can doubt them? Local authorities said the arrival of genetically modified seeds from Europe and the United States have allowed "a bigger production and better quality at the same time." The head of one farm told AFP that a genetically modified variety known in Europe as "La Cominera," from a seed modified in The Netherlands, is sold for about 10 times the rate for "normal" marijuana. GlobalPost reports from Amsterdam: Amsterdam fights for your right to smoke pot Colombian authorities said the arrival of genetically modified seeds from Europe and the United States have allowed "a bigger Glad I dont have to worry about those silly names. Mine has no fucking name, organic and hand made. I love how "authorities" basically tell you to your face about plant trafficing... Hehe
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