Large multinational corporations control most of the commercial seed sources. What is deemed of commercial value is based on the priorities of the corporation. Many varieties that are of low sales or not deemed of commercial value have been lost as they are let go out of production. These are typically varieties for the home garden or heirlooms and much genetic potential has been lost.
The corporations are now dabbling in GMO's in a big way. Why do they do that?
Showing posts with label Genetics. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
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