Re: Genetically Manufactured Organisms (GMO) and GMO-Free legislation

Yes, there is the "blue dye" approach to carnations, but the Australian
company has actually
spliced in genes from another plant to produce a 'true' blue carnation.
Things usually do get
taken to extremes when some technologies push the envelope. I do think
caution in some areas
of genetic splicing is warranted, however. Altering plants with animal genes
could give rise
to an entire new set of problems with plant (and animal) disease. One of the
concerns is using
cloned pig tissue in humans for transplant....swine disease may be able to
cross the genetic barrier.
Look at how bird flu in Asia is jumping species. I would certainly hate to
wake up with bacterial
rot in my leg <G>.

jb
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From: <DFerguson@cabq.gov>
To: <iris@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 2:55 PM
Subject: [iris] Genetically Manufactured Organisms (GMO) and GMO-Free
legislation


> The law inforcers for "blue carnations" are wrong in this case.  They are
> (as far as I know), never genetically altered.  They are given blue die,
> which is sucked up into the flowers, and that alters the coloration.
There
> is no genetic change whatsoever, and if you plant them, they bloom
whatever
> color they were meant to be (usually white or pale yellow).
>
> Silly law, regardless.  Funny what people are scared of.
>
>
> Dave
>
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