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> The thing is, if it is using traditional selection processes, then all the researcher is doing is discovering a naturally occuring set of genes that have a desired effect.

OK. What if the researcher instead engages in genetic engineering and produces an onion that is gene-for-gene identitcal and indeed exhibits the behavior? Should that result be protectable?

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What if bees transfer these genes to your field next to customer that bought those special seeds? Should you worry about using seeds from your field due to possible legal issues?

Even better - what if you actually do not want these modified crops. Who do you sue?

This has already happened.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-monsanto-lawsuit/kans...

> Should that result be protectable?

No, because living organisms should not be patentable/protectable.

Please explain why you feel that should be the case; a statement is not an argument.

This doesn't require an argument. It requires common sense.

Yes it does; reasonable people are disagreeing.

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