Unintended consequences. Just heard on NPR that hardier GM crops wear down tractor tires much quicker.
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@KevinIMoss@GlobalEcoGuy Is that really believable? Are there any GM traits that make the plant physically stronger?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @raludwick
@r343l@globalecoguy according to the interviewee on NPR the stems are significantly stronger2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @KevinIMoss
@KevinIMoss@GlobalEcoGuy I wasn’t really questioning that a tough variety might exist just that I hadn’t heard of a transgenic trait for it4 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @raludwick
@r343l@KevinIMoss@GlobalEcoGuy I don't recall any evidence that RR trait makes plants tougher, but I'd love to see any evidence out there.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @geneticmaize
@geneticmaize@r343l@KevinIMoss@GlobalEcoGuy always told it's the Bt corn stalks that are tougher. More residue and can wear tires.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @thefarmerslife
@thefarmerslife@r343l@KevinIMoss@GlobalEcoGuy are stalks actually tougher or just more roots so resistant to lodging?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @geneticmaize
@geneticmaize@thefarmerslife@r343l@KevinIMoss@GlobalEcoGuy Bt (cornborer) stalks r tougher. Lack of insect feeding/disease. Bad 4 tires2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@uigrad92@thefarmerslife@r343l@KevinIMoss@GlobalEcoGuy if you managed to have undamaged non Bt corn would be same?7 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
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@geneticmaize instead public perception will be scary GM so tough it destroys tires. :(2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@r343l @geneticmaize This opens the for for #GMO comedy.
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