Gene Modified ornamentals?
- To: "a*@egroups.com"
- Subject: Gene Modified ornamentals?
- From: c* h*
- Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 10:21:09 -0600
Perhaps some might object to posing this question but who better who
ask than the consumer=plant-lovers.
This article was taken from a nursery publication and while most believe
GMs to be limited to food crops,not so..
Big bucks to be had in the ornamental arena, so the race is on.
What do you think/feel regarding this subject?
Read on:
"Am. Society of Landscape Architects is pressing for closer
scrutiny in testing genetically modified plants.
Speaking for the
society, ASLA pres. Janice Cervelli Schach expressed
concern
that USDA's procedure of testing GM plants is
insufficient. "In
today's world, the full impact of new plant
introductions can only
be completely understood by applying the knowledge of a
wide
range of disciplines," she said. "While we would all
enjoy blue
roses and low-maintenance grass, the benefits to be
gained are
not worth the risk of moving ahead without fully
weighing the
consequences." She called for a moratorium on field
testing until
the review process is changed. ASLA, (202) 898-2444"
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