Re: Gene Modified ornamentals?
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Gene Modified ornamentals?
- From: D* S*
- Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 21:32:22 -0400
I agree with Hal. We humans have been genetically manipulating plants
and animals for several thousand years. Just considering what we've done
to dogs -- from chihuahuas to St. Bernards -- it's a little late to pull
the "that's different" card.
Dean Sliger
Warren, Michigan, USA
Zone 6B
On Tue, 01 Aug 2000 10:21:09 -0600 connie hoy <coneh@uswest.net> writes:
> 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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