The other method of genetically modifying a naturalseed is to insert into it a gene that makes the crop tolerant to a specific herbicide, usually one the company makes itself.
The rapid growth of seed investments is the natural result of a number of industry trends, which continue to drive down the cost of launching and operating a web-based business.
But natural gas billionaire and Chesapeake Energy boss Aubrey McClendon provided much of the seed money for the foundation, and serves as its chairman.