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Old 07-06-2003, 05:08 PM
wparrott
 
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Default Why the fear of GM Crops?

Two answers to two questions he
wrote:

wrote:

Personally I would expect a roundup-resistant blackgrass to be found
within a few years of a RR wheat being introduced.


So would you still support the introduction of RR wheat?


Yes, along with the introduction of wheat resistant to other
chemistries. The key to resistance management is the ability to rotate
the chemistries used. And if there is any evidence of resistance
buildup, the herbicides that were used before the age of transgenics can
always be used as needed.


regards
Marcus




one problem: jointed goatgrass

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Both are primarily self-pollinated, however, a low level of cross pollination can
occur (1 to 2%). Since wheat and jointed goatgrass both share similar genetic ...
wheat.colostate.edu/steward.pdf