Gene-splicing will inevitably result in
unanticipated outcomes and dangerous surprises tat damage
plants and the environment. Researchers conducting experiments
at Michigan State University several years ago found
that genetically-altering plants to resist viruses can
cause the viruses to mutate into new, more virulent
forms. Scientists in Oregon found that a genetically
engineered soil microorganism, Klebsiella planticola,
completely killed essential soil nutrients. Environmental
Protection Agency whistle blowers issued similar warnings
in 1997 protesting government approval of a GE soil
bacteria called Rhizobium melitoli.
Information provided with the help of Ronnie Cummins Organic
Consumers Association
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