Monsanto said that experimental genetically modified wheat found in an Oregon field could have gotten there through an “accidental or purposeful” act.
Monsanto said that experimental genetically modified wheat found in an Oregon field could have gotten there through an “accidental or purposeful” act.
“It seems likely to be a random, isolated occurrence more consistent with the accidental or purposeful mixing of a small amount of seed during the planting, harvesting or during the fallow cycle in an individual field,” [Chief Technology Officer Robb] Fraley said on the call.
Asked whether the St. Louis-based company is suggesting the incident could be an act of sabotage, Fraley said, “That is certainly one of the options we are looking at.”
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