02-12-2007, 11:43 AM
Sorry for getting this post in after the date.
They genetically modified taro so it could withstand, certain diseases that are attacking the taro in Hawaii. The problem was, they wanted to patent the taro and control the sale of this particular variety in the future. Taro farmers and concerned citizens in both the Hawaiian community and the farming communities have band together to not allow ownership of the patents by UH on taro and now this bill HB 704, which Provides a 10 year moratorium on
testing, propagating, cultivating, growing, and raising genetically
engineered taro. It is my thought that taro is perfect for food, medicine, and ceremonial use just the way it is. Hawaiians feel it is an infringement of their ancestrial tie to the taro which is the main staple and believed to be a relative of the Hawaiian people.
Here is an article about the gmo taro. I hope this link works.
http://homepage.mac.com/juanwilson/islan...dTaro.html
They genetically modified taro so it could withstand, certain diseases that are attacking the taro in Hawaii. The problem was, they wanted to patent the taro and control the sale of this particular variety in the future. Taro farmers and concerned citizens in both the Hawaiian community and the farming communities have band together to not allow ownership of the patents by UH on taro and now this bill HB 704, which Provides a 10 year moratorium on
testing, propagating, cultivating, growing, and raising genetically
engineered taro. It is my thought that taro is perfect for food, medicine, and ceremonial use just the way it is. Hawaiians feel it is an infringement of their ancestrial tie to the taro which is the main staple and believed to be a relative of the Hawaiian people.
Here is an article about the gmo taro. I hope this link works.
http://homepage.mac.com/juanwilson/islan...dTaro.html