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Old 18th-July-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 12canrescuer View Post
Yep, agree, there is no way I want genetically engineered trees - nor do I want to go clones, unless it is the only way I can find to reproduce a tree. So far, pilón is heading that way, hard to collect seeds. No success so far.

Diversity is better, we really haven't a clue of the long term impacts of our decisions. But, on the other side, how many vegetables do you eat that have been genetically selected based on mutation? For example, do you like sweet corn? It is based on a genetic mutation, which of course also means it is a very narrow genetic base.
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