Comments on: The Time Bomb That Can Wipe Out The World’s Wheat Crop http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:09:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ceramic wok http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1965300 Ceramic wok Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:51:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1965300 now a days climates are changing and nature has started to kill the human as the reason is the warming and use of CFC's etc. now a days climates are changing and nature has started to kill the human as the reason is the warming and use of CFC’s etc.

]]> By: Ambani Ceramic http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1829826 Ambani Ceramic Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:58:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1829826 This is really scary. This fungus could cause enormous starvation worldwide. The US HAS to come up with something that works against this thing, or our farmers will lose billions. This is really scary. This fungus could cause enormous starvation worldwide. The US HAS to come up with something that works against this thing, or our farmers will lose billions.

]]> By: rintrah http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1819045 rintrah Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:46:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1819045 @Reechard Actually, while skidworth's post was obviously exaggerated, wheat stem rust was being developed for use as a biological weapon by the United States in a program during the 1960's, so it may have been a comment in reference to that. @Reechard

Actually, while skidworth’s post was obviously exaggerated, wheat stem rust was being developed for use as a biological weapon by the United States in a program during the 1960′s, so it may have been a comment in reference to that.

]]> By: Gauldar http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1778786 Gauldar Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:00:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1778786 @Reechard There are plenty of other grains still available, it's just that humans have stupidly made themselves dependant on a single crop. There's still millet, and it's also better for you then wheat so now there’s lots of time to change if people actually bother to and now more a reason to grow it as an alternative. @Reechard

There are plenty of other grains still available, it’s just that humans have stupidly made themselves dependant on a single crop. There’s still millet, and it’s also better for you then wheat so now there’s lots of time to change if people actually bother to and now more a reason to grow it as an alternative.

]]> By: Reechard http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1778781 Reechard Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:52:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1778781 I know this is a family friendly blog but fuck. Fuck. I really hope this is not as bad as people predict it to be. and skidworth. How's that tin foil hat treating you? I know this is a family friendly blog but fuck. Fuck. I really hope this is not as bad as people predict it to be.

and skidworth. How’s that tin foil hat treating you?

]]> By: Gauldar http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1778775 Gauldar Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:49:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1778775 Like tr said, this is a biodiversity problem. In ancient times there used to be many of varieties of wheat. Over time they "weeded" out the less productive types more in favour of those that grew larger, tastier, and produced a bigger yield. Chances are one of those types we used to have would been heartier and immune to this fungus, but it's too late now. Unfortunately, corporations like Montisanto will used this situation to make lots of money with little responsibility attached to it. Like tr said, this is a biodiversity problem. In ancient times there used to be many of varieties of wheat. Over time they “weeded” out the less productive types more in favour of those that grew larger, tastier, and produced a bigger yield. Chances are one of those types we used to have would been heartier and immune to this fungus, but it’s too late now. Unfortunately, corporations like Montisanto will used this situation to make lots of money with little responsibility attached to it.

]]> By: skidworth http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1778740 skidworth Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:13:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1778740 another illuminati bio-engineered and genetically-altered fungus designed to thin out the worlds population prior to their takeover in 2012. another illuminati bio-engineered and genetically-altered fungus designed to thin out the worlds population prior to their takeover in 2012.

]]> By: Larfin Jackarse http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1778603 Larfin Jackarse Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:06:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1778603 If respect and understanding is shown then I will give the add of the blog he is known to visit. If respect and understanding is shown then I will give the add of the blog he is known to visit.

]]> By: Larfin Jackarse http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1778602 Larfin Jackarse Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:02:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1778602 Old news and a real grouse book in the vein of 'cosy catastrophe' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_of_Grass Out of print and worth a quid, also a very good read. Old news and a real grouse book in the vein of ‘cosy catastrophe’ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_of_Grass

Out of print and worth a quid, also a very good read.

]]> By: tr http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1778116 tr Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:32:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1778116 The genuine threat behind all these stories is the prevalence of monoculture crops in modern agriculture. It's a problem that can be solved, but only if it is recognized and addressed. The genuine threat behind all these stories is the prevalence of monoculture crops in modern agriculture. It’s a problem that can be solved, but only if it is recognized and addressed.

]]> By: Johnny Cat http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1778046 Johnny Cat Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:51:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1778046 I think Alex's intent is from a scientifically "neat" angle. And to raise the alarm that similar minded people do something about this purported crisis. I think Alex’s intent is from a scientifically “neat” angle. And to raise the alarm that similar minded people do something about this purported crisis.

]]> By: seefish3 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1777974 seefish3 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:14:27 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1777974 That's great, Alex! We all need more "everything sucks" kinds of stories. Maybe something else about dead babies or nuclear holocaust. How about a scary weather forecast? Or some of those electron microscope shots of the creepy bugs that live off your dead skin? That’s great, Alex! We all need more “everything sucks” kinds of stories. Maybe something else about dead babies or nuclear holocaust. How about a scary weather forecast? Or some of those electron microscope shots of the creepy bugs that live off your dead skin?

]]> By: Jess http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1777971 Jess Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:11:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1777971 If this fungus plague is really as bad as these crop scientists reckon, this could mean a dramatic plummet in the world human population. Swine flu who? If this fungus plague is really as bad as these crop scientists reckon, this could mean a dramatic plummet in the world human population. Swine flu who?

]]> By: Christophe http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1777951 Christophe Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:01:34 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1777951 crap crops crap crops

]]> By: Mytake http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1777750 Mytake Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:09:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1777750 Oh noes! I remember some 5 years ago an article somewhere saying that bananas were about to go extinct. Now tuna and wheat. I say some kind of transgenic fungus-resistant variety will be developed before wheat crops are really endangered. Oh noes! I remember some 5 years ago an article somewhere saying that bananas were about to go extinct. Now tuna and wheat. I say some kind of transgenic fungus-resistant variety will be developed before wheat crops are really endangered.

]]> By: Martin http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1777712 Martin Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:38:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1777712 One of a myriad of reasons why I don't have kids. I just don't give a crap if we run out of oxygen, wheat, oil or privacy: I'll be dead in 40-50 years max and after that... screw you all. The peace of mind that brings me is quite nice. Try it! One of a myriad of reasons why I don’t have kids. I just don’t give a crap if we run out of oxygen, wheat, oil or privacy: I’ll be dead in 40-50 years max and after that… screw you all.

The peace of mind that brings me is quite nice. Try it!

]]> By: Jim R Feliciano http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/comment-page-1/#comment-1777704 Jim R Feliciano Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:23:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/06/14/the-time-bomb-that-can-wipe-out-the-worlds-wheat-crop/#comment-1777704 My wife is on a carb free diet. She will love this turn of events. My wife is on a carb free diet. She will love this turn of events.

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