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I hear what your saying popo and I'm all for technology in certain areas, especially medicine. Isn't cross breeding a little different than developing something to the point it has a patent?
Pigs implanted with spinach genes have been created by Japanese scientists, according to unconfirmed local newspaper reports. The team claims it is the first to successfully insert a plant gene into an animal. The pigs reportedly contain a gene called FAD2, which converts saturated fat into an unsaturated fat called linoleic acid. Akira Iritani, at Kinki University in western Japan, who led the research, says the genetically modified pigs contain 20 per cent less saturated fat than normal pigs - and so could be healthier to eat.
Phytase for Animal Feed (Developed by Syngenta and Zymetrics) The phytase enzyme releases phosphorous-based nutrients in animal feed in a form that can be easily digested by single-stomach animals such as pigs, chickens and turkeys. A phytase supplement can enhance the nutritional value of the feed and reduce phosphorus levels in animal manure, which can help improve environmental quality. The new microbial (Zymetrics) and corn phytase (Syngenta) supplements are designed with enhanced thermostability, which provides livestock producers more options in developing feed rations.
Genetically Modified Fruits and Vegetables with Longer Postharvest Shelf Life (Developed by Agritope, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Epitope, Inc.) Using ethylene-control technology, Agritope, Inc., has created delayed-ripening, longer-lasting tomatoes and raspberries.
Messenger® (Developed by EDEN Bioscience) This is the first of a series of products based on naturally occurring harpin protein technology. Approved by the EPA in April 2000, Messenger stimulates growth and defense pathways inherent within each plant without altering the plant's DNA. Messenger treatments promote healthier plants and increased yields, as well as increased disease resistance and deterrence of insects such as nematodes. Messenger is a labeled product, currently being sold in cotton, citrus, apples, strawberries, rice, tomatoes, peppers, cucurbit vegetables, cane berries, grass seed, potatoes and many other crops.
Bt Insect-Protected Apple (Developed with Monsanto technology) These apples will contain built-in insect protection against codling moth.
Rootworm-Resistant Corn (Developed by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.) These new hybrids will produce a protein that is toxic to the corn rootworm, thus eliminating or reducing the need for soil-applied insecticides. Corn hybrids containing this new trait will have built-in protection against western and northern corn rootworm. This will provide growers another choice in the marketplace other than traditional insecticides. In addition, this trait will be stacked with Herculex® I Insect Protection to provide the broadest spectrum in-plant insect protection option available in the corn market.
Strawberry (Developed by DNA Plant Technology Corporation) The company is adding genes to confer resistance to glyphosate herbicide and fungal diseases.
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