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Originally Posted by hellsing293  Honestly...just don't even post.
Anyways, I can see why this tree is worth $1,000,000--it is a genetic marvel. Not to mention it produces like x2-x5 more coconuts than an average tree. Think about it--a farmer could grow x2-x5 more coconuts in the same acreage of land with this tree. I know the article said in 20 years they will try to have more of these tree, but for now this is the ONLY one in the world (known). Think of it as having the only golden retriever with purple fur in the world. |
So the tree may be real.
But not to be the dick that has to argue with everyone, a purple furd dog would die, and if it mates with anyone else, it only has a 50/50 chance of being purple fur, less or more depending on other characteristics of the gene.
The tree might be worth something if it asexually reproduces. But I don't see it being a big hit in America. Theres always some idiot trying to scare others with false accusations on biotechnology. Which is mainly the reason you don't see widespread use of biotechnology in America.