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Originally Posted by Manx
I wonder if they use genetically modified IP protected Opium seeds in Afghanistan.
Now that would be cool.
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Theoretically, a poppy could be be genetically modified so the opiates were altered, either to have less effect or even worse, detrimental side effects. By dusting a poppy field with genetically altered pollen at the correct time in its lifecycle and VOILA -
NOT COOL!
And don't think this is not being contemplated.
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