Spontaneous GMOs in nature: Researchers show how a genetically modified plant can come about

Genetically modified plants can come about by natural means. A research group at Lund University in Sweden has described the details of such an event among higher plants. It is likely that the gene transfer was mediated by a parasite or a pathogen.

One explanation of some genetic mutations in plants – naturally leading to genetic modification. This is interesting information, but far different from the patenting and monopolization of crop seed stock that is going on today.