Major Botany gene strains bug

[Flourish]

secret circle of Senior Botanists

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they said this was a feature and had been in the game for as long as they can remember

But should it really be considered a feature? It doesn't really add that much to the game (aside from the annoyance and irritation at having your work spoiled due to something you can't control), and just renders good botanist practices (such as keeping a seed bank) moot.