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by jonahbenton 1708 days ago
Putting out a request for someone with knowledge of IP dynamics in this space to weigh in. My understanding is that nothing is "forced" but adoption of IP-protected seed has substantial downstream effects and risks, and that there is no real "happy coexistence." Looking to be educated...
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throw63738 1708 days ago
GM modified seeds can not be usually replanted after harvest. Sometimes they need proprietary fertiliser.

Genetic sequences are patented. There was a case where GM seeds spread to neighbours, and Monsato sued neighbour...

It is horror show similar to software patents.

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ch4s3 1708 days ago
> Monsato sued neighbour

That's not what happened at all. Even NPR calls that claim bogus[1]. That said, they do some other things that are a bit unsavory.

[1] https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/10/18/163034053/to...

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