Control Quote by M. S. Swaminathan

Seeds have the power to preserve species, to enhance cultural as well as genetic diversity, to counter economic monopoly and to check the advance…

— Michael Pollan

The thing that has not had enough attention is really thinking about how to use modern breeding techniques to really look at the germplasm…

— Sandra E. Peterson

Genetic modification is a very powerful tool. But like any powerful tool, when using it, you have to take into account the environmental impact,…

— M. S. Swaminathan

“Protection of intellectual property is clearly not the only, or perhaps even the main reason for Monsanto’s strategy in threatening to bring thousands of…

— David Suzuki

Genetic engineering is having a serious impact on the food we eat, on the environment, and on farmers. To ensure we can maximize benefits…

— Dennis Kucinich

In the process of natural selection, then, any device that can insert a higher proportion of certain genes into subsequent generations will come to…

— E. O. Wilson

The system of seeds based on monoculture is wrong and inappropriate. The biodiverse system has produced more food, and biodiversity means that seeds must…

— Vandana Shiva

One of the really remarkably beneficial aspects of genetic engineering is that much of the previous methodology for controlling pests and so forth is…

— Nina Fedoroff

Because GMOs aren't labeled, it's very hard to prove causality in terms of health effects. It's even more difficult because the seeds are patented,…

— Zoe Lister-Jones

“...every new genetically engineered plant is a unique event in nature, bringing its own set of genetic contingencies. This means that the reliability or…

— Michael Pollan

Modern genetic engineering makes producing GMO food products relatively easy. GMOs can improve crop yield and greatly enhance the nutritional value of those same…

— Richard J. Roberts

When you control seed you control food

— Vandana Shiva