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Old 02-27-2008, 05:25 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Default Re: 'Doomsday' Seed Bank to open in Norway.

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Originally Posted by island cassie View Post
Yes - we need someone to save uncontaminated seeds ready for when GM has destroyed all the old varieties with all their diversity - so much has gone already.
The concept of "GM destroying old varieties" ... is it based on
1. Monsanto's sterile crop program? -- in that case I agree there is a problem
2. Mass destruction of natives for crops -- an ancient, irresponsible practice
3. Mass plantings of a single cultivar? -- an old practice, can be responsible
4. Something else?
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