Shocking Monsanto Disclosure: Transgenic Wheat In Oregon Was Either Accidental Or Deliberate

[hatrack]

PORTLAND m(AP) — A genetically modified test strain of wheat that emerged to the surprise of an Oregon farmer last month was likely the result of an accident or deliberate mixing of seeds, the company that developed it said Wednesday.

Representatives for Monsanto Co. said during a conference call Wednesday that the emergence of the genetically modified strain was an isolated occurrence. It has tested the original wheat stock and found it clean, the company said.

Sabotage is a possibility, said Robb Fraley, Monsanto chief technology officer. "We're considering all options and that's certainly one of the options,'' Fraley said.

Fraley said the company has a test it has shared with other countries that could "fingerprint'' the exact variety of wheat that carried the gene, and it's awaiting samples from the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Oregon farmer to test for the exact variety that emerged.

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http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/headlines/monsanto-modified-wheat-isolated-occurrence/article_24ea51a8-b0d5-56a6-bc28-00f5f0154dc7.html

[bunnies]

1. Yeah.

Oops! Whatever, Monsanto.

[egold2604]

2. Or the worst case scenario, the genes are being transferred to other plant species

[Buzz Clik]

4. ?

[wandy]

7. And truly a frighting scenario. Cross pollination..............

The possibility that the seeds weren't sterile. Parrish the thought, that could cause profit loss for Monsanto not to mention the ecological havoc such a thing could bring about.

Fortunately thousands of years of testing was performed to insure a genetically modified "thing" won't get out of hand in the long run.
A genetically modified "thing" could never pass along it's modifications.
Right?

Meet the Terrifying Offspring of GMO Salmon and Wild Trout

The fact that these fast-growing fry even exist and can thrive may contradict the FDA’s own environmental assessment report, which says genetically engineered salmon’s ability to survive and reproduce in the wild is extremely remote, calling into question the agency’s finding of no significant impact.

http://news.yahoo.com/young-frankenfish-meet-terrifying-offspring-gmo-salmon-wild-194512676.html

[NickB79]

11. I hate when my oaks and watermelons crossbreed

The crunchiest watermelons ever, ugh!

Better than when my horseradish and zucchini cross though.

And don't even get me started about the time a horny dog got into the chicken coop.......

And yes, this is all

[Buzz Clik]

3. At least they are keeping an open mind.

[hootinholler]

5. IS there a third possibility?

Accidental or on purpose, what's left?

[Demeter]

6. Act of God, I suppose

Little birdies, spreading the seed around...

[wtmusic]

8. +1

The discovery of an extra-dimensional third option is what would be shocking.

[hatrack]

9. I'll take "Massive Violation Of Laws Of Biology And Physics" for $1,000, Alex!

[Nihil]

12. The coin lands on its edge.

What? You think there was any thought behind the original statement?
That might imply caring for the concerns of the peasants ...

[frylock]

10. well that narrows it down