Monsantos name is synonymous with high-tech genetically modified crops that are often mired in fear and concerns over safety, legality, and environmental impact. Quietly, though, its working on fruits and vegetables that are just as novel as their GMO counterparts but dont bear the stigma of being frankenfood. At Wired, Ben Paynter describes how Monsantos research lets it grow new plants that are just as natural as any other cross-bred strain but are the result of careful targeting for specific genetic traits. …
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