Seed saving — In agriculture and gardening, seed saving is the practice of saving seeds or other reproductive material (e.g. tubers) from open pollinated vegetables, grain, herbs, and flowers for use from year to year for annuals and nuts, tree fruits, and… … Wikipedia
seed pirate — n. A farmer who replants a seed taken from a patented crop. Example Citation: In 1996, when Monsanto hired five full time inspectors to hunt down seed pirates, farmers and seed distributors lined up to turn in their competitors and former… … New words
Terminator-Technologie — Die Terminator Technologie gehört zu den GURTs (Genetic Use Restriction Technology) und ist damit eine Gentechnologie zur Einschränkung der Nutzung von Genen. Bei der Terminator Technologie handelt es sich um eine Methode der Saatgutsterilität.… … Deutsch Wikipedia
terminator gene — noun a gene in a genetically modified crop plant that stops the plant from setting fertile seed, thus preventing the farmer from saving seed for the next season … English new terms dictionary
terminator — 1. A DNA sequence just downstream of the coding segment of a gene, which is recognized by RNA polymerase as a signal to stop synthesizing mRNA. 2. A term used in GMO technology for a transgenic method which genetically sterilizes the progeny of… … Glossary of Biotechnology
heirloom seed — (AYR.loom seed) n. A type of seed that has been passed down through a number of generations; a type of seed that is traded between individual gardeners rather than through a seed catalog. Example Citation: Cohill points to the Moon and Stars… … New words
Monsanto — This article is about the corporation. For other uses, see Monsanto (disambiguation). Monsanto Company Type Public company Traded as NYSE: … Wikipedia
Monsanto — Rechtsform Aktiengesellschaft ISIN US61166W1018 Gründung 1901 … Deutsch Wikipedia
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Frankenfood — n. Food derived from genetically modified (GM) plants and animals. Example Citation: It s only natural that we cringe at the artificial: It goes against the grain. So it s no real wonder that many people are feeling uncomfortable about the recent … New words