People in our age of social networks, for:Genetically modified cropsThere seems to be a kind of fear. When it comes to GMOs, the information we receive is full of irrational arguments and propaganda. However, with the stateAgricultureThe latest announcement from the Ministry of Rural Affairs, domesticGenetically modified cropsBeing formally accredited and validated gives us an opportunity to revisit this issue. This article will be made domesticallyGenetically modified cropsas the main line, its security, deconstruction of related arguments, and choices to face reality.
AgricultureThe announcement issued by the Ministry of Rural Affairs announced that it had been approved by the National Crop Variety Examination and Approval CommitteeGenetically modified cornThere are 37 varietiesGenetically modified soybeansThere are 14 varieties and a total of 51 genetically modified varieties. The appearance of this news has brought confusion to many people. The information we are exposed to on a daily basis is always emphasizedGenetically modified cropsand the state's approval has given a positive response, whether this means domesticGenetically modified cropsIs it really harmless?
1. Prohibition of planting and importing in large quantities
China's ban on the cultivation of genetically modified food crops is out of concern to the countryFood safetyconsiderations. Compared with traditional crops, genetically modified food crops have the advantages of higher yield and stronger insect resistance, but due to their own particularity, it is difficult for growers to keep their own seeds, and they must be planted by purchasing external genetically modified seeds. And these genetically modified seeds are relatively high and in the hands of American companies. If the cultivation of genetically modified food crops is not banned, China will face huge foreign exchange expenditures, and the risks are very high. Therefore, in order to avoid being restricted by other countries, China has adopted regulations prohibiting planting.
However,SoybeansAs an important oil crop, China needs a large number of imports to meet domestic demand. SoybeansYields are relatively low, and if you want to meet your own production to meet demand, you need to cultivate a large area of land, which will take up a lot of land for staple foods, which in turn will affectWheatRiceand other important staple foods. Therefore, China took the initiative to choose importsSoybeans, to ensure the domestic food and securityCooking oilneeds.
2. The safety of genetically modified crops
Genetically modified cropsIt is not much different in nature from hybrid crops. Cross-breedingIt takes a lot of trial and error to get the ideal offspring, and GMO is done through a controlled approachGene editingmeans to obtain the required characteristics, which can be said to be a faster and more efficient way. From the consumer's point of view, we don't eat pork and don't become pigs, eatHybrid riceIt won't have a negative impact on us either. Many fruits that we eat on a daily basis, such as:Grapefruit, ugly oranges, etc., are all passedCross-breedingHarvested crops.
The safety of genetically modified foods has also been verified in practice. Academician Zhu Zuoyan mentioned in a lecture that approved genetically modified products are absolutely safe. China currently has very strict regulations on GM research, and all state-approved GMO varieties are safe. This view gets a lotScienceThe support of people in the community.
DomesticGenetically modified cropsThe validation withSafety evaluationIt is through many levels, through rigor andScienceconfirmed by research and experiments. When we choose to eat, we should fully trust the supervision and decision-making of the national authority, and believe in the safety judged by the validation process. At the same time, we should also pay attention to our own taste and health needs to ensure that we chooseGenetically modified cropsMeets our food needs.
Domestic production will be chosenGenetically modified cropsAs an option, it is also to ensure the best and most important domestic foodCooking oilneeds. AsSoybeansof the importing country of our countrySoybeansThe demand is huge. If not importedSoybeans, we will have to reduce the staple food land to meetSoybeansproduction needs, which will have a direct impact on our staple food**. Therefore, accept domestic productionGenetically modified crops, also for domesticFood securityresponsible attitude.
Genetically modified cropsIt has been controversial and concerned for a long time. However, in the countryAgricultureWith the announcement of the Ministry of Rural Affairs, we have the opportunity to revisit this issue. DomesticGenetically modified cropsThe certification proves its safety and compliance. When we choose whether to accept domestic productionGenetically modified crops, we have to think about it comprehensivelyFood safety, domestic food ** and other factors, in order to rational andScienceattitude to make a choice. They represent a new direction and also allow us to do soGenetically modified cropsThere is a deeper understanding and understanding. Implement the pairGenetically modified cropsThe correct understanding will also be our futureFood securityAn important step in the development of science and technology.