speculative genetically modified crops theme
A crop that has been genetically engineered to yield much more usable food than its original. This was sci-fi in the 60s. A gene modified plant (antibiotic-resistant tobacco) was first developed in 1982.
Examples
Quadrotriticale was a high-yield genetically modified grain, and the only Earth grain that could grow on Sherman's Planet, in tos2x13 "The Trouble with Tribbles".
2 total · 1 major · 1 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| tos2x13 | major | Quadrotriticale was a genetically engineered hybrid of wheat and rye. |
| futurama7x22 | minor | Mom was genetically engineering giant bean stalks with suction cups. |