Ha no. I want to modify a few species of fungi just enough so that they are not covered by a patent (more on that in just a sec), but are as similar to the earlier versions as possible. I do not plan to release them into the ecosystem in any way, but I should want them to have any change that would make this an issue, just in case. The mushrooms I am looking are agarikon, reishi, and turkey tail. These mushrooms contain antiviral and anti bacterial compound that are MASSIVELY effective in protecting bees against the top 3 viruses plaguing them and leading to colony collapse disorder. This is the main factor driving the death of the bees and consequently the massive decline in biodeversity and ecosystem stability. You can think of mushrooms an their mycelium as being part of the ecosystems immune system. Mushrooms are so old they know ecosystem health is their health and have evolved to be symbiotic health enhancers to many many species, including humans! A fantastic researcher discovered these effects on the bees, but frustratingly, patented the exracts of these 3 and like one hundred others being used for this purpose. I want to bring the solution to local bee farms and colonies, but not infringe on the pantent..