Chapter 327 Transgenic Technology

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Confusion about executives. Fan Wubing explained. "Currently, the most profitable industries for me have basically been involved. We cannot expect to have a bigger breakthrough in market share. After all, the market capacity is limited. And the domestic consumption level is also limited. When the existing industry cannot continue to develop in depth, we need to determine some new development directions."

"Can't it be considered a new development direction?" among these executives. Wuzhi Xiaoji was the one who believed most in Mr. Fan's decision. But once there is a problem. He is also the most active in asking questions.

"Of course, what you plant cannot be considered a new development direction. But what you plant scientifically is a new development direction." Fan Wubing replied with a smile.

"Oh. I understand what Mr. Fan means. Do you want to start a genetically modified food production base in mainland China?" Davis deserves to be the top executive at the headquarters. This possibility immediately occurred to me.

Genetically modified is through biological technology. Isolate a gene from an organism. Then implanted into another organism. Thus creating a new artificial organism. example. Scientists believe that a certain gene in Arctic fish has an antifreeze effect. So pull it out. Then implant it into the tomato. Creating new varieties of cold-tolerant tomatoes is a genetically modified organism. Foods containing genetically modified organisms are called genetically modified foods.

Because transgenics have foreign genes. It is a completely new species to the natural ecosystem. released to the environment. Will change the competitive relationship between species. Destroy the original natural ecological balance. Leading to species extinction and loss of biodiversity. GMOs reproduce themselves in nature. and hybridized with its close relatives. As a result, foreign genes spread uncontrollably in nature. Cause irreversible genetic pollution.

Scientists do not fully foresee the possibility of genetically modifying organisms. What kind of mutations may result in harm to the environment and people. Although the experiment is very mature. But its possible impact on humanity may not be apparent until generations to come.

Transgenic technology removes foreign genes. Implanted into people's daily food. For example, in soybeans, corn and even rice. The effects of long-term consumption of genetically modified foods on human health are still unknown. At a time when there is still controversy over the safety of genetically modified foods internationally. Some genetically modified foods have been put on the table without the knowledge of consumers. Seriously harming consumers’ right to know and choose genetically modified foods.

Fan Wubing looked at David. Said with a smile. ".Why do you say that?"

Davis looked at the confused crowd and raised his chin. Then he explained that "the rapid growth of the global population and the continuous reduction of cultivated area have made the food problem a very difficult problem faced by many countries in the world. To meet people's food supply, improving the quality of food supply requires relying on science and technology The world's earliest genetically modified crop was born in 1913. It was tobacco containing antibiotic antibodies.

But not until last year. The first commercialized genetically modified food appeared in China. It is a tomato that delays ripening. "

The United States is the country with the largest adoption of genetically modified technology. In the early eighties. The United States was the first to conduct research on genetically modified foods. Until now. The United States already produces dozens of genetically modified crops. Such as potatoes, zucchini, corn, papaya, soybeans, etc. And formed a considerable industrial scale. The area sown with genetically modified crops has accounted for half of the soybean area and 40% of the corn sown area. Argentina also followed the United States in adopting genetically modified technology.

Davis raised no objection when he saw Fan Wu. The more I felt that my vision coincided with Mr. Fan's. So he said with some excitement. "The per capita cultivated area in China is small. It is impossible to fully rely on expanding the cultivated area to meet people's food needs, so we can only take the path of high-tech development. Biotechnology is undoubtedly one of the important means. It is also an important way to improve food quality. If If we don’t develop genetically modified technology ourselves, the potential market will be seized by some foreign genetically modified foods. Since it’s all about making money, why don’t we start it ourselves?”

In the past, changing plant varieties was mainly through breeding. This traditional breeding method takes a long time. Hybrid varieties are difficult to control. Poor vision. The offspring may be productive but not disease resistant. May also be disease resistant but not productive. Maybe high yield but poor quality. Therefore, selection must be carried out one at a time. But genetically modified technology is different. Select any gene of interest to transfer into it. You can get a corresponding new variety. No more time spent sifting.

and. Traditional breeding can be rice-to-rice. Corn on corn. Perform hybridization. Can't rice versus corn. It cannot hybridize with bacteria. Transgenic technology can not only combine genes from different plants. And you can also transfer animal genes. Even human genes are integrated into plants.

For example. Scientists have spotted a polar bear gene. It is thought to have the effect of resisting freezing. So separate it. Then implant it into tomatoes. Breeding cold-tolerant tomatoes.

Through transgenic technology, new crop varieties with high yield, high quality, virus resistance, insect resistance, cold resistance, drought resistance, salt resistance, herbicide resistance and other characteristics can be cultivated. To reduce dependence on pesticides, fertilizers and water. Reduce agricultural costs. Significantly increase the output per unit area. Improve food quality. Alleviating the problem of world food shortage.

"Moreover, genetically modified technology also has great economic value. After the potato is implanted with the cecropin gene, the ability to resist bacterial blight and soft rot is greatly improved. In the past, these two diseases would reduce yields by nearly 30% every year. A resistant gene Potatoes riddled with potato beetles can save the United States from using 370,000 kilograms of pesticides every year." Davis said enthusiastically. "After sowing genetically modified soybeans in Argentina, the soybeans' resistance to diseases and weeds has greatly increased. The use of pesticides and herbicides has been reduced. Production costs have dropped by 20%. DuPont and Monsanto are about to launch a variety of heart-healthy edible oils. Soybeans. The two companies will also launch new varieties of fortified soybeans that are more delicious and easier to digest. Aim, in cooperation with other companies, is researching tomatoes with high levels of anti-cancer substances. As well as corn and soybeans that can be used to produce hemoglobin."

"Eating soybeans can also cure diseases? This is a new thing," others commented.

Wuzhi Xiaoji also asked a little doubtfully. "Can the genes of animals be transferred to plants?"

Davis himself supports genetically modified technology. He said to everyone full of longing. "Japanese scientists have used genetic technology to develop new rice varieties that can reduce serum cholesterol levels and prevent arteriosclerosis. European scientists have newly developed genetically modified rice that is rich in vitamin A and iron in rice grains. This achievement may help reduce the global epidemic The incidence of iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A deficiency is particularly high in developing countries where rice is the staple food. For this kind of rice, I suggest that the company introduce and plant it immediately.

Genetically modified food can escape the influence of seasonal climate. Let people eat fresh vegetables all year round. Even if it’s not in food. Genetically modified technology is also making great progress. Scientists in the UK transplanted a gene that disrupts chlorophyll variation into grass. It can be made evergreen all year round. In addition to its greening function. It also benefits the livestock industry. Because grass is more nutritious than hay. And improve the quality of meat. "

all in all. Everyone's sentiments are quite high. For this seemingly omnipotent genetically modified technology. Everyone is still very enthusiastic. If Mr. Fan really decides to develop the production of genetically modified crops in the domestic market. Then it's still worth a try. Although domestic genetically modified technology may lag behind foreign countries. But now everyone is just developing. At this time, as long as sufficient financial support is invested. It is completely possible to achieve a quick breakthrough.

Wu Hua, who was sitting aside and had been silent, glanced at Fan Wubing, who was smiling but saying nothing. There was some realization in my heart. Yu Bian said. "Although genetically modified technology has great development prospects, how our company should respond to the new developments brought about by this technology still depends on Mr. Fan's decision. But in my personal opinion, the thing with the best prospects may not be the best thing. It’s the most profitable thing. ”

Davis listened to Wu Manhua. After a little searching. Then he looked at Fan Wubing and said. "Oh. As long as it's possession. It will definitely make money. I have no doubt about it."

Fan Wubing waved. "Hmm. Brainstorm. But what I mean is that it is more complicated than genetically modified technology. Although genetically modified food has been a trend for decades, it is still unknown whether there are any side effects and how big the side effects are. So. We also have two strategies. One is to vigorously promote the cultivation of genetically modified crops and explore their economic value. The second is to continue to produce traditional green foods and maintain the original purity of crops. Although these two approaches seem very different, It’s contradictory. But it meets two needs of current society.”

"What are the two needs?" someone asked curiously.

Thoughts on Fan Wubing. As his core subordinates, they understand the value best. So he followed Fan Wubing to do things. In addition to good treatment and high salary. You can learn new ways of thinking at any time. And this scattered way of thinking can easily allow everyone to improve their experience in business affairs. This is also an important reason why everyone is determined to follow Fan Wubing.

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