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To: Grainne who wrote (99748)3/28/2005 6:26:01 PM
From: Ish  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 108807
 
<<If I recall correctly, that was an article about regular soybeans and GMO soybeans, and was heavily footnoted. Academic research and studies and all that.>>

I'm sure his study showed but in real life it doesn't work. If I could make more money by planting "regular" beans, don't you think I would? It's Me Money and I want it!!

<<Could you please define "heritage crops" so we everyone knows exactly what you mean?>>

Those with no patent protection. Older seeds that are generally open pollinated, that means pollinated buy other plants of their type. No cross selection. Open pollinated corn produces about half of what a hybred does.