Thursday, March 20th, 2008 5:04 AM HST
By Associated Press via KPUA HAWAII
HONOLULU (AP) _ State lawmakers considering a 10-year moratorium on genetically engineering taro have heard arguments from both sides of the emotionally charged issue.
Supporters of the moratorium say the taro plant is a vital part of Hawaiian culture and should be kept pure, not genetically altered.
Walter Ritte has told the House Agriculture Committee that taro) is in Native Hawaiians' beliefs and culture.
Molokai taro farmer Hanohano Naehu says the issue concerns greed on the part of biotechnology companies looking to profit from genetically modified taro.
But opponents...
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