Plant Genetics
- Category
- Hydroponic Farmer
- Official description
- Immediately receive a DNA manipulator, a gene scanner and blank DNA data disks. Dr. Jackson will now keep DNA manipulation equipment in stock.
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How it works
DNA Manipulator, DNA Data Disk ×4 and Gene Scanner (2,060 at base value), and genetics gear in Dr. Jackson's stock. A long-term investment in reworking plant traits for bigger harvests.
For long runs that grow farming
What it does
You receive genetics equipment and blank DNA Data Disks, and related equipment and supplies become available.
Rating
Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
A narrow use, a high price or a nightly fee usually makes fixing your current business the better spend. Buy it only for a specific plan.
When stock is piling upIf harvests already remain unsold, improve the outlet before selecting higher-yield genetics.
When production falls shortUse only after ordinary water, power and supply faults are solved and a particular trait can address the remaining crop limit.
Ratings by specialization
- Rating
- Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
- Rating
- Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
- Rating
- Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
- Rating
- Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
- Hydroponic FarmerBRecommended time to buy: Late game
- Rating
- A relevant late investment in established crops. Check the intended trait and editing risk; the starting equipment's effective performance is not a guaranteed unmodified baseline.
- Rating
- Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
- Rating
- Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
- Rating
- Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
- Rating
- Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies.
| Specialization | Rating |
|---|---|
| Apprentice | C Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies. |
| Water Merchant | C Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies. |
| Fence | C Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies. |
| Rock Bottom | C Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies. |
| Hydroponic Farmer | BRecommended time to buy: Late game A relevant late investment in established crops. Check the intended trait and editing risk; the starting equipment's effective performance is not a guaranteed unmodified baseline. |
| Gunsmith | C Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies. |
| Chemist | C Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies. |
| Rat Wrangler | C Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies. |
| Aquafarmer | C Genetic equipment supports long-term crop improvement but cannot rescue a dry or unpowered growing system. Editing takes resources and can fail, so its large entry cost competes with immediately productive supplies. |
Recommended time to buy
Late game
Undiscounted unlock price on Mark Up: 1250. Buy after Retired Farmer, working water, power and outlets. Leave time for editing and later growing cycles; protect useful planting stock before experiments.
Upgrades and perks that work well with it
- Retired Farmer
The crop unlock is required, and reliable growing cycles are needed to realize changed traits.
- Jackson Investment I
Adds a further disk to the relevant stock generation once genetics is unlocked; disks still need to be obtained and used.
Related customers
Goods or prices change after you unlock it
Price
No perk
- Price Gouge
- 1,250
- Mark Up
- 1,250
- Thin Margins
- 1,875
- Red Ink
- 2,500
Wild's Favorite
- Price Gouge
- 1,125
- Mark Up
- 1,125
- Thin Margins
- 1,687
- Red Ink
- 2,250
On Wild's Bad Side
- Price Gouge
- 1,375
- Mark Up
- 1,375
- Thin Margins
- 2,063
- Red Ink
- 2,750
Pillar of the Lower Levels
- Price Gouge
- 1,063
- Mark Up
- 1,063
- Thin Margins
- 1,594
- Red Ink
- 2,125
Wild's Favorite + Pillar of the Lower Levels
- Price Gouge
- 956
- Mark Up
- 956
- Thin Margins
- 1,434
- Red Ink
- 1,912
On Wild's Bad Side + Pillar of the Lower Levels
- Price Gouge
- 1,169
- Mark Up
- 1,169
- Thin Margins
- 1,753
- Red Ink
- 2,338
| Price Gouge | Mark Up | Thin Margins | Red Ink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No perk | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,875 | 2,500 |
| Wild's Favorite | 1,125 | 1,125 | 1,687 | 2,250 |
| On Wild's Bad Side | 1,375 | 1,375 | 2,063 | 2,750 |
| Pillar of the Lower Levels | 1,063 | 1,063 | 1,594 | 2,125 |
| Wild's Favorite + Pillar of the Lower Levels | 956 | 956 | 1,434 | 1,912 |
| On Wild's Bad Side + Pillar of the Lower Levels | 1,169 | 1,169 | 1,753 | 2,338 |
Favor pays first; the rest is cash.
Requirements and unlocks
- Requires
Items you receive after unlocking
DNA Manipulator ×1contains Postit ×1
DNA Data Disk ×4
Gene Scanner ×1
Total base value: 2,060
Price on Mark Up: 1,250