>>ey, what about gene splicing and the news story I read awhile ago about splicing the genes of a salmon into a tomato, so that it stays fresher longer, or ships better or whatever? And what about radiated produce? Hey, how about splicing the genes from a lightning bug with a tomato, irridate the seeds, then we can pick them at night without a flashlight?<< Migawd, Pete. I HOPE you are totally tongue in cheek! Chuck