"I’m not saying that we should stop cross-breeding plants to discover new varieties that are more drought resistant. What I am saying is that we must do this in a way that takes into consideration all of the interactions that a plant may have with it’s environment." Yes, and surely, that such breeding is open source and not able to be patented to restrict ownership with an aim of financial profit as well as fostering dependency!
"I’m not saying that we should stop cross-breeding plants to discover new varieties that are more drought resistant. What I am saying is that we must do this in a way that takes into consideration all of the interactions that a plant may have with it’s environment." Yes, and surely, that such breeding is open source and not able to be patented to restrict ownership with an aim of financial profit as well as fostering dependency!