By slightly altering the DNA of potatoes, researchers aim to breed a potato that is more resistant to the disease Phytophthora. Organic farmer Jan Overesch considers tinkering with DNA harmful, as he wrote in an opinion piece. Researcher Ania Lukasiewicz calls it misinformation.
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By slightly altering the DNA of potatoes, researchers aim to breed a potato that is more resistant to the disease Phytophthora. Organic farmer Jan Overesch considers tinkering with DNA harmful, as he wrote in an opinion piece. Researcher Ania Lukasiewicz calls it misinformation.