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Researchers have successfully transferred a gene to produce tobacco plants that lack pollen and viable seeds, while otherwise growing normally (news.ncsu.edu)
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[–] evilgiraffe666@ttrpg.network 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It could be used for improving products, but really it'll be DRM for plants. That's what could make money so that's why money was spent.

[–] C4d@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Thought this too. About to read the article; half-wondering whether I’ll see the likes of Monsanto or similar in amongst the study sponsors.