GMTs

[Hugh Wilson]

Despite best efforts of the biotech lobby (which seems to include the
USDA) and academic minions, this issue is becoming a topic of concern
in the U.S., and there are some dynamics of interest to taxonomists,
aside from the possible need to expand cladisic jargon.  See:

http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/flcp/flcp1.htm

for an overview of a specific episode and check the epilogue page for
updated links to various refs/websites.

>
> Noting the concerns on the teaching of evolution, there are parallel
> concerns cropping up with regard to genetically modified organisms
> (GMOs), particularly foods.  Those of you who are European members
> of this discussion list are probably familiar with this....

> What does this have to do with taxonomy?
>

Hugh D. Wilson
Texas A&M University - Biology
h-wilson at tamu.edu (409-845-3354)
http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/Wilson/homepage.html