China becomes the main player in the transgenic seeds sector

Published 2024년 11월 27일

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China is leading the way in the adoption of genetically modified (GM) crop technology, with over 2.8 million hectares of GM cotton and pilot projects for GM corn and soybeans. By 2024, the area of GM trials is projected to grow by 150%, covering 650,000 hectares, or 1.5% of the total corn planted area. China is embracing biotechnology in its agricultural industry, particularly in the seed sector. The Asia-Pacific region, including China, India, and the Philippines, is at the forefront of advances in GM crops. The harmonization of global regulations is crucial for the development of biotechnology in agriculture. Chile is a key player in the global market for GM seeds and is looking to strengthen its biotechnology and plant genetic improvement regulations.

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China has taken the lead in adopting policies and significant advances in GM crop technology. In 2023, it had more than 2.8 million hectares planted with GM cotton, and since 2021, the Asian country has started a pilot project for genetically modified corn and soybeans, rapidly expanding in these crops and also showing considerable openness to new plant breeding techniques (NBT) such as gene editing. By 2024, the area of GM trials in China is estimated to have grown by 150%, reaching some 650,000 hectares, although this represents only 1.5% of the total area of corn planted in the country. China is moving towards a future where biotechnology will be a pillar in its agricultural industry, especially in the seed sector. Currently, GM seeds represent almost 50% of the global market, although they cover only 18% of the sown area worldwide. The introduction of new transgenic crops in emerging markets will imply a significant increase in the adoption of the technology. The Asia-Pacific ...

Source: Portaldelcampo