Licenses forbid mixing Monsanto genes with competitors'
(NEWSER) - Monsanto, the country’s dominant seed business, is squeezing competitors with stringent licensing agreements that protect its incredibly dominant position in the industry. Monsanto’s licenses prevent companies from breeding plants that contain both Monsanto’s genes and those of competitors, an AP investigation reveals, effectively locking competitors out of the market. Another provision requires independent companies that change ownership to destroy all their corn seeds immediately—a provision that’s likely helped Monsanto buy those companies. More»
