Taking on the role of "devil's advocate" here, creating a hybrid is just manifesting genes that already exist in nature in a new way. The creativity comes from hybridizing in such a way as to express those characteristics that make an exceptional plant.
The issue is really complicated. In recent years, the US has issued patents on specific lifeforms and genetic expressions, to great detriment to scientific research and advancement.
Lari Ann, we want you to profit from your efforts, but it is very difficult to find a way to protect hybridization efforts such as yours and not stifle research or other significant desirable advances. Don't be angry with me, I am just responding to your challenge and raising awareness of a wide ranging problem regarding the intersection of technology and life sciences. Companies on the bleeding edge of life science technology that are attempting to protect their investments are using such tactics as self-destructing seed lines, sterile, non-reproducing varieties and other potentially risky efforts. These are, of course, controversial.
