Comments on: Organic Transgenic Food http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/ Stronger plants, stronger science, and stronger communication. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:17:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Graham http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/#comment-2182 Graham Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:37:27 +0000 http://sandbox.geneticmaize.com/?p=51#comment-2182 <p>Conventional science has a terrible history when it comes to environmentalism, having endorsed a multitude of environmental atrocities over the past century. In fact, it seems most of the environmental "advances" were pioneered by the organic movement. Since they have more environmental credibility shouldn't we be seeking their advice now about non viable terminator seeds and GM crops?</p> Conventional science has a terrible history when it comes to environmentalism, having endorsed a multitude of environmental atrocities over the past century. In fact, it seems most of the environmental “advances” were pioneered by the organic movement. Since they have more environmental credibility shouldn’t we be seeking their advice now about non viable terminator seeds and GM crops?

]]> By: Julia http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/#comment-2183 Julia Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:49:54 +0000 http://sandbox.geneticmaize.com/?p=51#comment-2183 <p>LOL! Omg, meet "Orgenics, Bride of Frankenfood!" That's what I'll title my new essay! (Pro-orgenics btw.) Awesome, stuff as ususal, Anastasia. Thanks for all you do.</p> LOL! Omg, meet “Orgenics, Bride of Frankenfood!” That’s what I’ll title my new essay! (Pro-orgenics btw.) Awesome, stuff as ususal, Anastasia. Thanks for all you do.

]]> By: Adelaide Helen Steely http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/#comment-2181 Adelaide Helen Steely Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:13:49 +0000 http://sandbox.geneticmaize.com/?p=51#comment-2181 <p>Just guessing that somewhere in the middle east 10,000 or so years ago someone said that it was not pleasing to the gods to keep seeds over the winter to plant in the spring. I think that R&D with plants can be done if we are careful and do it in much more controlled conditions. Some article I read said that some Canadian group does GM in an old mine with grow lighting. But then while I try to eat 'organic and natural', I whole heartedly support new technology or how can we get to the stars. Onward and Upward! Oui, don't forget the Cousteu's, so dive underwater for exploration also. Why can't we herd fish?</p> Just guessing that somewhere in the middle east 10,000 or so years ago someone said that it was not pleasing to the gods to keep seeds over the winter to plant in the spring. I think that R&D with plants can be done if we are careful and do it in much more controlled conditions. Some article I read said that some Canadian group does GM in an old mine with grow lighting. But then while I try to eat ‘organic and natural’, I whole heartedly support new technology or how can we get to the stars. Onward and Upward! Oui, don’t forget the Cousteu’s, so dive underwater for exploration also. Why can’t we herd fish?

]]> By: Anastasia http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/#comment-2180 Anastasia Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:37:59 +0000 http://sandbox.geneticmaize.com/?p=51#comment-2180 <p>Thanks very much for the link, Robin. I was apprehensive at first of a history professor discussing the science, but he's actually done quite a good job of carefully looking at the technology at what it might be able to do. Once my lab work slows down I hope to cover the interview in a post and to discuss some of the all too common fears in the comments.</p> Thanks very much for the link, Robin. I was apprehensive at first of a history professor discussing the science, but he’s actually done quite a good job of carefully looking at the technology at what it might be able to do. Once my lab work slows down I hope to cover the interview in a post and to discuss some of the all too common fears in the comments.

]]> By: Robin R http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/#comment-2179 Robin R Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:14:20 +0000 http://sandbox.geneticmaize.com/?p=51#comment-2179 <p>Last week on New Hampshire Public Radio's program Word of Mouth, Host Virginia Prescott interviewed James McWilliams from Slate.com about rethinking the ban on GMO products in organic foods. I think it would be right up your alley. You can listen at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nhpr.org/node/21842." rel="nofollow">http://www.nhpr.org/node/21842.</a></p><p>Robin.</p> Last week on New Hampshire Public Radio’s program Word of Mouth, Host Virginia Prescott interviewed James McWilliams from Slate.com about rethinking the ban on GMO products in organic foods. I think it would be right up your alley. You can listen at http://www.nhpr.org/node/21842.

Robin.

]]> By: Mendel’s Garden 28 http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/#comment-2176 Mendel’s Garden 28 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:27:50 +0000 http://sandbox.geneticmaize.com/?p=51#comment-2176 <p>[...] of Dust. An excellent collection of the latest in genetics blogging, this issue includes a post by Biofortified’s own [...] </p> [...] of Dust. An excellent collection of the latest in genetics blogging, this issue includes a post by Biofortified’s own [...]

]]> By: Inoculated Mind http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/#comment-2178 Inoculated Mind Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:41:18 +0000 http://sandbox.geneticmaize.com/?p=51#comment-2178 <p>"Orgenic!" Excellent. Pam once suggested to me the name GE-Grow, meaning Genetically Engineered, GROWn organically. But this slides off the tongue more readily.</p><p>If we called it Organic 2.0, that would also frame it interestingly. It might be possible to create an identity for a form of agriculture that is more science-based, that includes and encourages helpful practices whether organic or not, and includes genetic engineering in its tool chest. I wonder if it could work...</p> “Orgenic!” Excellent. Pam once suggested to me the name GE-Grow, meaning Genetically Engineered, GROWn organically. But this slides off the tongue more readily.

If we called it Organic 2.0, that would also frame it interestingly. It might be possible to create an identity for a form of agriculture that is more science-based, that includes and encourages helpful practices whether organic or not, and includes genetic engineering in its tool chest. I wonder if it could work…

]]> By: James http://www.biofortified.org/2009/01/organic-transgenic-food/#comment-2177 James Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:01:18 +0000 http://sandbox.geneticmaize.com/?p=51#comment-2177 <p>Genetic Glass Ceiling looks fascinating, wish it weren't so pricey on amazon. Have to look for a copy I can borrow out here.</p> Genetic Glass Ceiling looks fascinating, wish it weren’t so pricey on amazon. Have to look for a copy I can borrow out here.

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