Genetically Modified Rape Taking Over North Dakota

Published Aug. 8, 2010 at 7:33 a.m.
794721-genetically-modified-rape-taking-over-north-dakota Image: joeshlabotnik, FlickrBack when the bright yellow flowers were still known as Rape or Oilseed rape, Brassica napus produced a bitter oil, unsuitable for human consumption and used mainly to lubricate machines. Canadian researchers bred an edible hybrid known as "Canadian Oilseed, Low-Acid" -- or Canola, for short. Today, Canola oil claims to be one of the healthiest cooking oils, with high Omega-3 levels. Increasing use of C


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