// Definition
The ongoing debate within the cannabis community about the distinction between natural genetic modification through breeding (crossing male and female plants) and artificial chemical-level genetic modification that introduces foreign traits. The community broadly opposes Monsanto-style GMO that leaves harmful markers but supports labeling transparency.
// From the Episode
Remo and Bubbleman have an extended discussion in Ep 029 about GMOs, triggered by criticism of Mark Scialdone's previous work at a chemical company. Bubbleman distinguishes between beneficial GMO (like designing rice to feed starving populations) and Monsanto's approach of embedding pesticide traits. Remo emphasizes the importance of GMO labeling and consumer choice, connecting it to cannabis legalization transparency.