On Sun, 31 Aug 2003 20:50:12 GMT, "Gordon Couger"
wrote:
"Torsten Brinch" wrote in message

You'd said GM seeds can be developed in a short
time.

However, as we've found, Novartis told the Australian Committee that
GM does -not- reduce develop time for new varieties, rather t
increases it. Novartis says there is additional research and
development work with genetically modified varieties. Now, these are
matters on which Novartis would have som considerable expertise.
Right?

So, do you agree with Novartis, or you are saying Novartis lied to
the Committee?

No you are.

Are what?

It only takes longer with the draconian review process and in
varieties that it is possible to arrive at by conventional breeding.

But, that is not what Novartis says. So you do not agree with them?