Identity preservation refers to the segregating of similar products based on different quality
characteristics that are valued differently in the marketing chain. Because GMO and non-GMO
grains and oilseeds must be segregated to maintain the qualities of each, this is a form of identity
preserving the characteristics of the grain. Thus, when evaluating whether to segregate your
GMO and non-GMO crop consider all the factors that you would consider if you were producing
an identity preserve crop.