1.   The strains of corn and other plants Cargill has developed through traditional breeding are popular in Latin America and among the world leaders in tropical climates.

2.   This modification of gene material is not possible with traditional selective breeding.

3.   Traditional breeding produces better animals through mixing genes from two different parent animals to produce a specimen superior to both.

4.   Proponents insist genetic engineering is similar to traditional breeding, where plants are cross-pollinated to produce hardier varieties by sharing genes.