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Genetically Modified Varietals Classed As Organic
Organic certification is precluded for any plant variety that includes genetic modification through recombinant DNA techniques.
However plant varieties whose genes have been randomly modified using mutagenic chemicals or ionising radiation can be organically certified.
Can anyone explain this bizarre anomaly?
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"Unlike genetically modified crops, which typically involve the insertion of one or two target genes, plants developed via mutagenic processes with random, multiple and unspecific genetic changes[17] have been discussed as a concern[18] but are not prohibited by any nation's organic standards. Reports from the US National Academy of Sciences state that there is no scientific justification for regulating genetic engineered crops while not doing so for mutation breeding crops.[5]
"Several organic food and seed companies promote and sell certified organic products that were developed using both chemical and nuclear mutagenesis.[19] Several certified organic brands, whose companies support strict labeling or outright bans on GMO-crops, market their use of branded wheat and other varietal strains which were derived from mutagenic processes without any reference to this genetic manipulation.[19] These organic products range from mutagenic barley and wheat ingredient used in organic beers[20] to mutagenic varieties of grapefruits sold directly to consumers as organic.[21]"
However plant varieties whose genes have been randomly modified using mutagenic chemicals or ionising radiation can be organically certified.
Can anyone explain this bizarre anomaly?
https:/
"Unlike genetically modified crops, which typically involve the insertion of one or two target genes, plants developed via mutagenic processes with random, multiple and unspecific genetic changes[17] have been discussed as a concern[18] but are not prohibited by any nation's organic standards. Reports from the US National Academy of Sciences state that there is no scientific justification for regulating genetic engineered crops while not doing so for mutation breeding crops.[5]
"Several organic food and seed companies promote and sell certified organic products that were developed using both chemical and nuclear mutagenesis.[19] Several certified organic brands, whose companies support strict labeling or outright bans on GMO-crops, market their use of branded wheat and other varietal strains which were derived from mutagenic processes without any reference to this genetic manipulation.[19] These organic products range from mutagenic barley and wheat ingredient used in organic beers[20] to mutagenic varieties of grapefruits sold directly to consumers as organic.[21]"
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Messing about with the wine ?
I can not see how anyone could make out that a GM created product can reasonably be classed as organic. For sure once made it could be grown in an organic way but I think most folk will assume organic would be evolved organically too not direct scientific fiddling with the code.
You sure some troll hasn't been on Wikipedia editing ? I'll go read it later today when I have time.
I can not see how anyone could make out that a GM created product can reasonably be classed as organic. For sure once made it could be grown in an organic way but I think most folk will assume organic would be evolved organically too not direct scientific fiddling with the code.
You sure some troll hasn't been on Wikipedia editing ? I'll go read it later today when I have time.
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