Why develop genetically modified soybeans?

A: Transgenic technology is the core of modern biotechnology. Using transgenic technology to cultivate new varieties with high yield, high quality, multi-resistance and high efficiency can reduce the input of pesticides and fertilizers, and play an important role in alleviating resource constraints, protecting the ecological environment, improving product quality and expanding agricultural functions. At present, many countries in the world regard transgenic biotechnology as a strategic choice to support development and lead the future. Transgenic technology has become the strategic focus of countries to seize the commanding heights of science and technology and enhance the international competitiveness of agriculture.

China is a country with a large population, and it is always a top priority to solve the problem of feeding the population of 654.38+0.3 billion. In the process of rapid development of industrialization and urbanization, breaking through the constraints of cultivated land, water and other resources, and ensuring national food security and long-term effective supply of agricultural products depend on scientific and technological innovation and application in the final analysis. Promoting the research and application of transgenic technology is an important development strategy focusing on future international competition and industrial division of labor, and an inevitable requirement and an important way to ensure national food security.