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

Kitty wrote:
> I know there have been hybridizer's using
> chemicals to modify genetics in several types of Iris; that's how we got
> double chromosomes, I think, but I certainly wouldn't know which Named
> Varieties might technically be considered GMOs. It is sickening to me that
> someone would be able to tell me that I might have to destroy irises I now
> grow or could unknowingly select to grow any year if they consider them
GMO's,
> and that I can be Fined for growing them. The measure allows the ag
inspector
> to enter private property without notice as any neighbor can file a
> complaint.
>
> I just thought this might be a topic of interest to discuss.
> Kitty Loberg,

How about colchicine-induced tetraploids? Or Surflan? Dr. McEwen's Siberian
and Japanese iris work illegal? How about if dad just had a x-ray before
conceiving the next treasure in a family? A similar thing is happening
regarding seed exchanges, in that we might bring in the next kudzu with our
shared seed.

Jim Gibbons
NC Coast Zone 8A and sandy...
gibbman6@mchsi.com

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