11.   These involve genetically altered plants so that, for example, one might be inoculated against hepatitis B by eating a special banana rather than by getting a shot.

12.   But the genetically altered plants will produce seeds if they are pollinated, and their offspring will also carry the auxin gene.

13.   Field tests and patenting of genetically altered plants also would be outlawed.

14.   Most scientists agree that a genetically altered plant is unlikely to breed beyond its genus - meaning this plant will only cross with other brinjal varieties.

15.   The findings have created a dilemma over whether such crops must be destroyed in keeping with stringent regulations over the planting of genetically altered plants.