European and American Experts Clarify "Misunderstanding" of Genetically Modified Soybeans

Whether or not GM crops are harmful has been debated throughout the world. On April 11th, at the 7th International Symposium on Oil and Grease Oil Market, Thomas Merck, CEO of Oil World Magazine, and Editor-in-Chief of the International Project Department of Soybean (Information, Quotes) Association of China, respectively, Transgenic issues were interpreted to clarify the world's misunderstanding of genetically modified soybeans.

Zhang Xiaoping proposed that as of now, the GM soybean varieties in the United States are only herbicide resistant and not pest resistant. Secondly, after genetically modified soybeans are processed, their genetically modified material is a dry substance that is present in protein, that is, in soybean meal (information, market), but does not “transfer” to soybean oil (information, market). Therefore, “transgenic "Soybean oil is safe.

Thomas Melk from Germany said that GM soybeans have been 12 to 13 years old. Many people, especially Europeans, expressed concern about this food. Greenpeace often expresses its concern that most Europeans do not eat. Genetically modified foods, but this is wrong, and now the United States and Brazil use a lot of genetically modified soybean meal. The positive side of GM crops should be seen. Nowadays, the world food crisis, for us, GM crops is a better solution for sustainable agricultural development.