
eek.
"The idea is that one might discover mutated crops able to resist insects or disease better, or more able to tolerate salty or dry soils.",
or even talk, walk and - one day - eat with their razor-sharp teeth.
I needn't worry - I've seen little shop of horrors plenty of times so I know how to defend myself, simply make friends and sing with your plant (whilst occasionally satisfying its bloodlust).