arcadeguys| Genetically modified corn: Pilot planting benefits are significant, and domestic breeding institutions help industrialization

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Large growers in Gongzhuling, Jilin Province promote genetically modified cornarcadeguys, the increase in yield per mu exceeds 100 yuan, and the cost of seeds is high or affects sales.

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[Unofficial research report on genetically modified staple foods released, revealing planting income and market reaction]

The latest unofficial survey report on the cultivation of genetically modified staple grains reveals that planting genetically modified corn can effectively increase profits. Especially in Gongzhuling, Jilin, a major grower named Sui Jihui trial-planted 3000 acres of genetically modified corn last year, and the yield per mu exceeded that of non-genetically modified varieties by more than 100 yuan.

It is understood that the planting of genetically modified corn reduces the amount of drugs used and saves costs. The cost savings per mu of land range from 40 to 80 yuan. At the same time, the yield increases by 50 kilograms, calculated at the selling price of 2 yuan per kilogram, so the income per mu of land increased by more than 100 yuan.

In addition, last year, corn seedlings in Northeast China faced late spring cold and weeding problems, but genetically modified corn could solve the problem with just one glyphosate spray, saving a lot of pesticide costs.

However, although genetically modified corn is sold on the market at a premium of 2-3 cents per kilogram, since China's current genetically modified crop planting pilot is limited to 20 counties in five provinces and regions, and has not received a national commercial planting license, sales are subject to Regulations. restrictions.

According to laws and regulations, genetically modified food needs to be strictly supervised to prevent gene spread and pollution. The market welcomes genetically modified corn, especially in areas with high yields and low costs, where the planting area tends to expand.

At present, the genetically modified corn and soybeans planted are cultivated by domestic breeding institutions. The main breeding companies include Longping High-Tech (000998), Dabei Nong (002385), etc. The GM breeding industry requires a 5-8 year research and development cycle and up to 1arcadeguys.36 billion dollars in cost.

The issue of retaining seeds for genetically modified crops has nothing to do with whether genetically modified technology is used, but whether the crops are conventional or hybrid. Currently, the commercially grown genetically modified crops allowed in the Chinese market include cotton and papaya, and pilot crops include soybeans and corn.