Which one has been bred as a GMO creeping bent grass,  Weigela or Agrostis?
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Weigela Weigela is a genus of between six and 38 species of deciduous shrubs in the family Caprifoliaceae, growing to 1–5 m (3-15') tall. All are natives of eastern Asia. The genus is named after the German scientist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel.
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Agrostis Agrostis (bent or bentgrass) is a large and very nearly cosmopolitan genus of plants in the grass family, found in nearly all the countries in the world. It has been bred as a GMO creeping bent grass.
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Dioscorea zingiberensis Dioscorea zingiberensis, is a species of yam, a tuberous root vegetable. It has been cultivated in China for the production of diosgenin, an important pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of steroid hormones.
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SmartStax SmartStax is a brand of genetically modified seed made through a collaboration between Monsanto Company and Dow Chemical Company. It takes advantage of multiple modes of insect protection and herbicide tolerance. SmartStax takes advantage of Yieldgard VT Triple (Monsanto), Herculex Xtra (Dow), RoundUp Ready 2 (Monsanto), and Liberty Link (Dow). The traits included protect against above-ground insects, below-ground insects, and provide broad herbicide tolerance. It is currently available for corn, but cotton, soybean, and specialty crop variations are to be released. Previously, the most genes artificially added to a single plant was three, but Smartstax includes eight. Smartstax also incorporates Monsanto's Acceleron Seed Treatment System which protects against insects at the earliest stages of development. Smartstax is sold under the Genuity (Monsanto) and Mycogen (Dow) brands.
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Anthosachne sacandros Anthosachne sacandros is a species of true grass in the Triticeae tribe. It is endemic to the Richmond temperate forests of the Marlborough Region, New Zealand. It is a medium-size, tufted, perennial grass that is primarily coastal, but extends inland in some locations. It grows on limestone cliffs, bluffs and river terraces, from elevations of 0–900 m. It flowers from October–February, and fruits from December–May. It is distinguished from the related "A. falcis" by its erect growth form, long, thin, ribbed and glaucous leaf blades, and the dense hairs at the leaf blade–ligule junction. It is threatened by introduced species such as the common brushtail possum, and plants such as "Lycium ferocissimum" and "Pinus contorta". Its isolated populations are also threatened by fire, floods and erosion.
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Omphalodes verna Omphalodes verna (common names creeping navelwort or blue-eyed-Mary) is an herbaceous perennial rhizomatous plant of the genus "Omphalodes" belonging to the family Boraginaceae.
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Agrostis oregonensis Agrostis oregonensis is a species of grass known by the common name Oregon bent grass. It is native to western North America from Alaska to California to Wyoming, where it grows in several habitat types.
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Poa arachnifera Poa arachnifera, the Texas bluegrass, is a species of grass.
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Marglobe The Marglobe tomato was developed in 1917 by Frederick J. Pritchard of the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Experiment Station by crossing the Globe and Marvel tomatoes ("Marglobe" is a fusion of the two names). It was publicly released by the USDA in 1925, and was one of the first disease-resistant strains that also had a good resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt. The Marglobe tomato is the parent of many tomato varieties, such as Rutgers.
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Crocus vernus Crocus vernus (Spring Crocus, Giant Crocus) is a species in Family Iridaceae, native to the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Balkans. Its cultivars and those of "Crocus flavus" (Dutch Crocus) are used as ornamental plants. The Dutch Crocusses are larger than the other cultivated crocus species (e.g., "Crocus chrysanthus"). Depending on the year, "Crocus vernus" starts flowering about the same time or up to 2 weeks after "Crocus chrysanthus" (Snow Crocus) starts flowering. Height: 4–6" (10–15 cm).
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Pogonarthria squarrosa Pogonarthria squarrosa, the sickle grass or cross grass, is a species of perennial grass that is native to tropical, East and southern Africa. It is a hard and unpalatable pioneer grass with very low grazing value.
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Anguina agrostis Anguina agrostis (Bentgrass nematode, seed-gall nematode) is a plant pathogenic nematode.
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Miracle-Gro AeroGarden The Miracle-Gro AeroGarden is a smart countertop indoor garden made by AeroGrow International. The AeroGarden features proprietary technology which helps consumers grow fresh herbs, vegetables, salad greens and more indoors, year-round, using hydroponics. The seeds come in special seed pods, or consumers can use their own seeds with a custom kit. The plants receive artificial sunlight with built in, full spectrum CFL or LED grow lights that turn on and off automatically. Most AeroGardens have an adjustable light hood that can be used to grow taller plants, such as tomatoes. The AeroGarden comes in several different designs, colors and sizes, accommodating three, six, seven or nine seed pods at one time. All of the AeroGardens make use of liquid nutrient that is mixed into the water reservoir. Reminders tell the user when to add water and the patented liquid nutrients. Using hydroponics, roots soak in nutrient-rich water and no soil is needed. AeroGarden comes with plastic domes to put over seed pods to encourage germination, however, these can cause excessive humidity and cause mold if kept on too long.
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GMO conspiracy theories GMO conspiracy theories are conspiracy theories related to the production and sale of genetically modified crops and genetically modified food (also referred to as genetically modified organisms or "GMOs"). These conspiracy theories include claims that agribusinesses, especially Monsanto, have suppressed data showing that GMOs cause harm, deliberately cause food shortages to promote the use of GM food, or have co-opted government agencies such as the United States Food and Drug Administration or scientific societies such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Critics charge that GMO conspiracy theories are largely promulgated by those opposing the production and sale of GMOs, and instances of unsubstantiated conspiracy theories have lately occurred in the context of public health issues that are mostly unrelated to GMOs, including the current Zika virus outbreak and concerns over food safety at Chipotle Mexican Grill.
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MON 863 MON 863 is a genetically engineered variety of maize produced by Monsanto. It is genetically altered to express a modified version of Cry3Bb1, a delta endotoxin which originates from "Bacillus thuringiensis". This protects the plant from corn rootworm. Unlike MON 810, Bt 11, and Bt 176 which each produce a modified Cry1Ab, MON 863 instead produces a modified Cry3Bb1 toxin and contains nptII, a marker gene for antibiotic resistance.
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Manfreda Manfreda is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. Along with "Polianthes", members are commonly called tuberoses. Some authorities place "Manfreda" in genus "Polianthes", while others group place both genera in "Agave". The generic name honours 14th-century Italian writer Manfredus de Monte Imperiale.
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Regulation of genetic engineering The regulation of genetic engineering varies widely by country. Countries such as the United States, Canada, Lebanon and Egypt use "substantial equivalence" as the starting point when assessing safety, while many countries such as those in the European Union, Brazil and China authorize GMO cultivation on a case-by-case basis. Many countries allow the import of GM food with authorization, but either do not allow its cultivation (Russia, Norway, Israel) or have provisions for cultivation, but no GM products are yet produced (Japan, South Korea). Most countries that do not allow for GMO cultivation do permit research.
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MON 810 The MON 810 corn is a genetically modified maize used around the world. It is a "Zea mays" line known as YieldGard from the company Monsanto. This plant is a genetically modified organism (GMO) designed to combat crop loss due to insects. There is an inserted gene in the DNA of MON810 which allows the plant to make a protein that harms insects that try to eat it. The inserted gene is from the "Bacillus thuringiensis" which produces the Bt toxin that is poisonous to insects in the Lepidoptera order (butterflies and moths), including the European Corn Borer.
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Agdestis Agdestis is a genus of flowering plants containing a single species Agdestis clematidia, a vine native to Florida, Texas, Mexico, and Central America. Its common name rockroot refers to the large boulder-like root.
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Miscanthus giganteus Miscanthus" × "giganteus, giant miscanthus, is a large, perennial grass hybrid of "Miscanthus sinensis" and "Miscanthus sacchariflorus". This full sun plant grows 8-12 ft (240–360 cm) tall each year and is best suited for hardiness Zones 5 - 9.
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Agricultural biotechnology Agricultural biotechnology, also known as agritech, is an area of agricultural science involving the use of scientific tools and techniques, including genetic engineering, molecular markers, molecular diagnostics, vaccines, and tissue culture, to modify living organisms: plants, animals, and microorganisms.
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Agrobacterium Agrobacterium is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria established by H. J. Conn that uses horizontal gene transfer to cause tumors in plants. "Agrobacterium tumefaciens" is the most commonly studied species in this genus. "Agrobacterium" is well known for its ability to transfer DNA between itself and plants, and for this reason it has become an important tool for genetic engineering.