genetic code for THC?

[greycloud24]

hey i am a college student. my carreer field required me to take a handful of chemistry and biology classes. i am interested in the genetic code for THC and would like to know if anyone has knowledge on this subject. i think it would be pretty cool to genetically modify patatoes to have your favorite chemical of choice. THC isn't illegal persay, just marijuanna. i am not sure how laws would deal with genetically altered plants that are not marijuanna yet have the same high.

please write back if you are knowledgable about this subject or know how i could get this information. a handfull of industrial enzymes and a good investement could change the lives of millions.

 

[RaoulDuke]

It should be possible to insert the THC genes into another plant. I used to have some fish in my aquarium called GloFish. They are zebrafish that have algae genes spliced in to make them glow under fluorescent light. So, heck, anything is possible!

However, marijuana and all forms of THC are illegal. Resin can be considered possession. A pipe isn't illegal if it doesn't have any resin in it! Whatever mutant you might create would be illegal.

 

[Runbyhemp]

As an organic grower I say to no to genetically engineered weed. It's the most beautiful plant on the planet. Why mess with it ?

 

[SirSmoke-a-Lot]

It might be illegal, but since we are on a marijuana forum, that really doesn't apply to us hehe.... anyways, no one will give a crap if you altered potatoes to have thc because how will they know what it is, all they know is what marijuana plants look like, not thc potatoes let us know if you figure something out

 

[RaoulDuke]

As an organic grower I say to no to genetically engineered weed. It's the most beautiful plant on the planet. Why mess with it ?

Funny you should say that. My mom was reading a book not too long ago about the amount of genetic tinkering that has been done to the plants we use, mostly the ones that we eat. According to the book the two plants that have had the most genetic altering: #1 Corn and #2 Marijuana. True, mostly from cross breading, but that is still altering the genes to fit our whims. Honestly I don't see much of a difference between that and a scientist in a lab (no Dr. Moreau stuff though, gotta draw a line somewhere). And being of Irish descent I'd love some baked POTatoes! Don't get me wrong, I love Mary just the way she is too!

 

[crozar]

i shouldve studied science lol , comon do the alteration and then send me those potato seeds and il be planting potato thc's lol GO SCIENCE

 

[Melissa]

hello and welcome eace:

 

[Runbyhemp]

Funny you should say that. My mom was reading a book not too long ago about the amount of genetic tinkering that has been done to the plants we use, mostly the ones that we eat. According to the book the two plants that have had the most genetic altering: #1 Corn and #2 Marijuana. True, mostly from cross breading, but that is still altering the genes to fit our whims. Honestly I don't see much of a difference between that and a scientist in a lab (no Dr. Moreau stuff though, gotta draw a line somewhere). And being of Irish descent I'd love some baked POTatoes! Don't get me wrong, I love Mary just the way she is too!

"What are GMOs?

A GMO, a Genetically Modified Organism, is a man-made organism created in a laboratory and patented by a corporation or the USDA. GMOs are created by a process called genetic engineering.

How are GMOs different from traditional cross-breeding?

We've all heard of creating hybrids by crossing a broccoli and a cauliflower, or two varieties of roses, or two breeds of dogs.

But a GMO is completely different. It is created when a gene from a totally unrelated species is shot into the genetic material of another species.

Here are some examples of GMOs that have been grown in the U.S.:

Rat and human genes in trout
Spider genes in goats
Human genes in corn or rice
Mouse and human genes in potatoes
Fish genes in tomatoes
Cow or human genes in salmon

These combinations never occur in nature.

Scientists worldwide now admit that the rush to sell genetically engineered products has put people's health, property, and the environment at risk.

This is why 30 countries have banned, or propose to ban GMO crops, including Japan and many European countries. In the U.S., Gerber baby foods, Trader Joe's, even McDonalds and Burger King, are now refusing GMO corn, potatoes, and other ingredients."

 

[zipflip]

that would be something tho wouldn't it to have a garden full of vegies growin corn taters tomaters etc and say some bud like flowere roses marigolds even a yard full of genetically altered dandelions. hek i'd be in heaven as that is all my yard is are freekin dandilions. "good way to get ya rebellious teenage kids to mow the yard tho huh? puffin back on some dandelions lol.
but ya know i ain no scientist but dam they can clone animals i'm very well sure u could input thc into almost any plant if ya really knew how to.... but how do you? call our united states agricultural studies or somethin like tat figure how they do the corn an crap like that but how do you create the thc gene in a lab exactly and put it in another plant. is it like artificial insemenation or somethin lol....

 

[Runbyhemp]

but how do you create the thc gene in a lab exactly and put it in another plant.

"A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.These techniques are generally known as recombinant DNA technology. With this technology, DNA molecules from different sources are combined into one molecule to create a new set of genes. This DNA is then transferred into an organism and causes the organism to acquire modified or novel traits."

is it like artificial insemenation or somethin lol....

... or somethin

 

[zipflip]

and where do mabies come from... lol naw jus playin yo... lol but ok its too technical for my blood and brain to fathom at this point im giessin lol

 

[RaoulDuke]

I'll admit that more research into the long term effects of GMOs needs to be done, but personally I see no reason to dismiss them completely. Some things may indeed be unhealthy or unsafe, even outright disastrous. Then again they may help feed the many who go hungry (it's either that or Soylent Green), with no ill effects. I will also admit that overly greedy companies are rushing GMOs to market in order to make a quick buck. It can be done safely and responsibly. Weather it will or not remains to be seen. At the present GMOs should be somewhere around a "scientific novelty" stage. They show GREAT potential, they also could spell certain doom. Truth be told nobody can say for sure. More in depth studies should be done. And some common sense should be used.

I'm not a big fan of the idea of patenting living things. Just seems wrong to me. Not really sure why. It provides the financial inspiration to do the research.

As for why I don't see much of a difference between cross breeding and genetic engineering: People breed organisms over many generations to mix different genes and exploit natural mutations in DNA. I'll use the "spider-goats" for an example. We could have waited for a random mutation that causes a goat to produce a protein in it's milk that is found in spider silk, and bread from there. It could happen, near astronomical odds, but it could happen. Hoping not to inbreed other genetic abnormalities along the way. Instead they inserted a few genes that produced the protein and instantly you're one step closer to being able to mass produce a thread that's stronger than steel.

Random mutations occur in nature, the ones that ultimately proved useful were more likely to be passed on to more offspring. It turned a T-Rex into a pigeon, it just took a really long time. It's evolution. Genetic engineering is just trying what nature never thought of.

That's just my two cents on the subject. Then again I'm high.

 

[Puffin Afatty]

Many many moons ago, probably 15-20 years, I read about some guy who grafted pot tops onto hops plants and tried to avoid a bust. I dont think he was sucessful getting out of the bust but the plants looked good :hubba:

 

[Anarchist_UK]

heck, they made tomacco

i see this idea as being possible, but illegal to resarch (that's why it hasn't happened yet)