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In reply to the discussion: The USDA's new labeling for genetically modified foods goes into effect Jan. 1. [View all]Tumbulu
(6,301 posts)And that all these Nobel Laureates seem to have nothing more than a simplistic level of knowledge about plant breeding is unfortunate, but clearly common. Genetic modification is not genetic engineering.
I have spent 40 years breeding plants.
The assertion that classical breeding is the same as genetic engineering is insulting to both the engineers and the classical plant breeders. Each goes about their work differently. Both should be respected.
Labeling the products of a particularly advanced technology should not be seen as anything other than informative.
That the industry chose to fight labeling every step of the way is rather surprising, as one would think that they would be very proud of their work. It is highly advanced and interesting. Hiding the advancements does nothing to allow the public to decide if they wish to trust the products of the new technology or not.
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