What are the genetically modified corn varieties? A full rundown of common varieties
In order to increase crop yields and improve their quality, genetically modified crops came into being. Common genetically modified crops include soybean, corn, fruit, and so on, and corn is a crop grown in many regions. Do you know what genetically modified corn varieties there are? Let's take a look together.
1. Genetically modified insect-resistant corn Bt-176
Genetically modified Bt-176 corn has characteristics such as resistance to Lepidoptera pests, especially the European corn borer, and tolerance to glufosinate herbicides. Since it was first approved for unrestricted planting in the United States in 1995, Bt-176 corn has been planted on a large scale and widely used as food and feed in countries and regions such as Japan (1996), Canada (1996), Argentina and EU member states (1997).
2. Genetically modified corn NK603
Genetically modified corn NK603 is a genetically modified corn developed by the American company Monsanto. Through transgenic technology, this corn is resistant to the glyphosate herbicide "Roundup" produced by Monsanto. However, a research team at Caen University found that experimental rats fed with feed contaminated by NK603 and "Roundup" had a very high rate of tumors and other internal organ damage.
3. Genetically modified corn MON810
Genetically modified corn MON810 is a variety developed by the American company Monsanto, but there are reports that the French Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will prohibit the cultivation, use and sale of Monsanto's MON810 genetically modified corn. The reason is mainly consideration of the harm MON810 genetically modified corn may cause to the environment.
4. Phytase gene modified corn BVLA430101
According to the review information published on the biosafety website of China's Ministry of Agriculture, the approved genetically modified corn -- the phytase gene modified corn BVLA430101 declared by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences -- is currently mainly produced and applied in Shandong Province, and the safety certificate is valid from August 17, 2009 to August 17, 2014.
5. Other genetically modified corn varieties
⟧The Ministry of Agriculture also called for a halt to the sale of a batch of suspected genetically modified corn seeds, namely Shibin 338, Jinqing 707, Jinqing 709, Jinqing 129, Jinqing 168, Hongchen 788, Pengcheng 8, Pengcheng 5, Fuer 216, Fuer Yuwo 116, Qiaojing 607, Tayu 1, Dika 1, Dika 3, Yuanfa 815, Jiahe 558, Jinyu 29, Zhongnongda 236, Zhongnongda No. 4, Denghai 3686, Yuanyu 66, Fuxing 2000, Yinhe 14, Juhe 20, Hey u 187, Yamei 72, Qianfeng 252, Yuanke 701, Liaodan 570 and all product names packaged under the changed name of Jinqing 707.
Genetically modified corn is explicitly stipulated by the state as not allowed to be planted or sold, so when buying corn seeds, growers must not buy the genetically modified corn varieties introduced above. Is there anything else you would like to add about genetically modified corn?
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