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Genetically modified tobacco plant produces cocaine in its leaves. (www.newscientist.com)
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[–] carpeinferi@noc.social 5 points 2 years ago

@dRLY @yogthos

Just guessing but processing tobacco leaves is likely cheaper and easier or has better yield for the cost/effort/space to grow it.