Not a single plant biologist I’ve ever encountered has said that biotechnology is “the Only Way to Solve Hunger” and repeating that false claim is sure to ignite people.

Here’s a hint: plant biologists understand biology and ecosystems better than most of the people making claims around it.

This advertising is disingenuous because most crops patented by Monsanto are engineered to withstand the pesticides and herbicides the company also sells. In reality, developing these crops and selling them to farmers is another way to sell more chemicals.

Just a minor quibble, but the only genetically engineered trait Monsanto sells that provides resistance to a chemical pesticide is Roundup Ready seeds, which are tolerant of the herbicide ghyphosate. Since glyphosate went off patent in the last couple of years, most farmers now buy cheaper generic brands from a bunch of different companies.