When farmers start growing genetically modified crops, they stop growing the old varieties. These old varieties are important sources of diverse genes that give plants other desirable characteristics. For example, a new pest or disease could come along and destroy the genetically modified rice. You are a tomato farmer whose crops are threatened by a persistent species of beetle. 2  Each year, you spend large sums of money for pesticides to protect your crops. 3  A biotechnology company introduces a new strain of tomato plant that produces a natural pesticide, making it resistant to the beetle.
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Today, TPG Senior Points & Miles Correspondent Nick Ewen examines some planned updates to one of the travel rewards credit cards I use the most. The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express has been a TPG favorite for a number of years.