adamT 0 #1 January 28, 2004 yahoo.com One of the best uses of genetic engineering i've ever seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #2 January 28, 2004 Is this similar to the science in which sheeps bladders can be used to prevent earthquakes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #3 January 28, 2004 QuoteIs this similar to the science in which sheeps bladders can be used to prevent earthquakes? Or swallows trained to carry cocconuts? lol Adam, Awesome find! I swear I thought of that! Came to me in a dream... I should have patented it!... well, in my version, it was more like a 'Wandering Jew' plant with strong roots that would clear a field by detonating them all. LOL I like this better. How appropriate that we use a living medium to save lives... How fitting that past battlefields will be riddled with flowers. Nick My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #4 January 28, 2004 Quote Or swallows trained to carry cocconuts? lol Is that an African or European Swallow? I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 January 28, 2004 My first thought was...."How the hell do you plan on seeding them?" I guess if you can spread them by plane....that'll work. My second thought......"What about places like Afghanistan, which is one of the most heavily mined countries on earth, and also a desert. Will it grow there? How about Cambodia, where the jungle is thick? Will this plant grow and could you see it even if it did?" This is a great idea but I think the implementation may be a little tougher than these lab engineers think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 January 28, 2004 A truley "beautiful" solution. Nice.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #7 January 28, 2004 QuoteMy second thought......"What about places like Afghanistan, which is one of the most heavily mined countries on earth, and also a desert. Will it grow there? How about Cambodia, where the jungle is thick? Will this plant grow and could you see it even if it did?" This is a great idea but I think the implementation may be a little tougher than these lab engineers think. You're right. This was a waste of time."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #8 January 28, 2004 QuoteIs this similar to the science in which sheeps bladders can be used to prevent earthquakes? your just jaloux that it wasnt a US guy that found out of that.How ever thouse who make this aint claiming that they can get all mines,so it anit all proof yet Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamT 0 #9 January 28, 2004 Yes, those same issues poped into my head, i wonder how they plan on addressing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #10 January 28, 2004 QuoteYes, those same issues poped into my head, i wonder how they plan on addressing them. Well, there are still the conventional means... you know, sending Canadian troops in baby-blue headdress to play a game of red-rover across a suspected area. lol This is just another tool, to be used when possible. They say they could clear a strip using conventional means, plant the flowers and let 'em spread on their own. Or use a plane to 'cropdust' with seeds. Sure there are spots where this won't work i.e. flowers won't grow in the desert... or will be overgrown by a jungle. But it's a start. I bet now that's they've got this, it won't be long before they can simply alter the plants that are already indigenous to a certain erea in the same fashion... that would certainly help with the Jungle problem. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #11 January 28, 2004 QuoteYou're right. This was a waste of time. Actually in Europe where its being developed it could be tried such as in the Balkans and other places with similar climate it would work just fine. If it actually does work....if the genetics are known it could be adapted to other species in other places... obviously its not the magic bullet for all places but its a start. Deserts do have wet years and dry years. I have seen our desert SW barren and devoid of most plants in most years.. then a wet year comes along and the entire desert bursts into color from seeds that do not germinate in the dry years. Since it was raining in Eloy when we were there I will bet this will be a beautiful spring down there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,573 #12 January 28, 2004 QuoteThis is just another tool, to be used when possible. They say they could clear a strip using conventional means, plant the flowers and let 'em spread on their own. Or use a plane to 'cropdust' with seeds. Yup. This is an addition to an array of tools, none of which alone is enough. Together, they're still not enough, but it's better. I have a hammer, and there are things it doesn't work for. Doesn't mean I ditch the hammer, though. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 January 28, 2004 QuoteI have a hammer, and there are things it doesn't work for. Doesn't mean I ditch the hammer, though. I am thinking that MIGHT just be the wrong tool for land mine detection Wendy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #14 January 28, 2004 QuoteQuote Or swallows trained to carry cocconuts? lol Is that an African or European Swallow? I don't know. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,573 #15 January 28, 2004 QuoteI am thinking that MIGHT just be the wrong tool for land mine detection Wendy Well, now, that all depends on who I have using it, doesn't it? Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #16 January 28, 2004 I still think labrador puppies and a laser pointer = more fun. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #17 January 28, 2004 Yay for flower power!!! Actually pretty cool idea. I mean nothing is perfect and something is better than nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #18 January 28, 2004 QuoteQuoteDeserts do have wet years and dry years. I have seen our desert SW barren and devoid of most plants in most years.. yes they do...the middle east is currently experiencing its highest rainfall in 50 years..____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LouDiamond 1 #19 January 29, 2004 They have been teaching Bees and ants for some time now to detect landmines along with several other unconventional technologies that aren't public knowledge yet. Just like this plant, it remains to be seen if they actually work the way they were intended or in the "real world" under real circumstances."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bch7773 0 #20 January 29, 2004 well I think its a pretty good idea... its not like current methods of mining-clearing, where you have to have specially trained people clearing the mines out. It would be pretty simple to clear out a few paths in a field, then train a local to toss seed out onto the field... and in a few weeks, bring back the trained mine-clearers to dig out the mines at the red flower patches. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #21 January 29, 2004 I've worked for a florist for over 5 years, and I am still amazed at what Flowers can do. They've saved my ass on a number of occasions.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gremlin 0 #22 January 29, 2004 QuoteI still think labrador puppies and a laser pointer = more fun. What about utilising the small children that run around the packing shed tripping over your lines when you are trying to pack?I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
LouDiamond 1 #19 January 29, 2004 They have been teaching Bees and ants for some time now to detect landmines along with several other unconventional technologies that aren't public knowledge yet. Just like this plant, it remains to be seen if they actually work the way they were intended or in the "real world" under real circumstances."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #20 January 29, 2004 well I think its a pretty good idea... its not like current methods of mining-clearing, where you have to have specially trained people clearing the mines out. It would be pretty simple to clear out a few paths in a field, then train a local to toss seed out onto the field... and in a few weeks, bring back the trained mine-clearers to dig out the mines at the red flower patches. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #21 January 29, 2004 I've worked for a florist for over 5 years, and I am still amazed at what Flowers can do. They've saved my ass on a number of occasions.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #22 January 29, 2004 QuoteI still think labrador puppies and a laser pointer = more fun. What about utilising the small children that run around the packing shed tripping over your lines when you are trying to pack?I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
