Most papayas in Guangdong are genetically modified

Nandu News yesterday, "People's Daily" published "China's what genetically modified crops" report, quoted from the Institute of Biology and Plant Protection of China Academy of Agricultural Sciences, experts pointed out that at present our country approved the import of genetically modified crops used as raw materials for processing soybeans, corn, rape , cotton and sugar beet, while China currently only approved the commercial cultivation of genetically modified cotton and papaya. Nandu reporter learned yesterday that most of the genetically modified foods in Guangdong Province are edible oils and genetically modified papayas made from processed genetically modified raw materials. According to a reporter’s visit, whether the edible oil in the local market in Guangzhou is generally designated as a genetically modified product, but papaya has almost no relevant identification.

National: Only cotton papayas are approved for commercial planting

The People's Daily reported above that according to Xie Jiajian, an associate researcher at the Plant Protection Division of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, "As of now, China has approved the safety certificate for genetically modified production and used cotton and rice, corn, and papaya within the validity period." The relevant certificate approval information is published on the relevant website of the Ministry of Agriculture and can be queried.

Xie Jiajian said: "At present, GM rice and genetically modified corn have not yet been approved by the Seed Law, and there is no commercial planting. The only GM crops that have been commercially grown in China are cotton and papaya." In addition, soybeans, corn, canola, cotton, and sugar beet that China has approved for import into the GM crops used as processing raw materials.

Guangdong: Genetically modified foods are mainly edible oils and papayas

Yesterday, Wang Feng, deputy director of the Rice Research Institute of the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, told Nandu reporters that the reason why cotton and papaya were planted with genetically modified varieties and approved for commercial planting was mainly due to serious pests. Cotton is often harmed by cotton bollworm. Papaya is a serious threat to mosaic virus, and it is difficult for traditional varieties to solve these diseases.

Wang Feng said that the genetically modified foods that Lao Guang often eats are mainly edible oils and genetically modified papayas that are processed from genetically modified soybeans. "Most papayas in Guangdong are genetically modified." Previously, the media also reported that at the 4th Guangdong University Student Science and Technology Festival biochemical experiment skill contest, the team from South China Agricultural University concluded from the experiment that 70% of the papayas sold in Guangzhou Supermarket contained genetically modified components.

focus

Is genetically modified food safe?

Transgenic as an emerging biotechnology approach, its immature and uncertainties have made the safety of genetically modified foods the focus of debate. Recently, the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture released Lin Min, a member of the National Agriculture Genetically Modified Organism Safety Committee, saying that the genetically modified food that has obtained the safety certificate has the same safety as the non-genetically modified food.

Lin Min said that before entering the market, genetically modified foods must pass strict safety assessment and approval procedures for toxicity, sensitization, and teratogenicity. It does not calculate laboratory time, and it usually takes more than three years to enter the safety evaluation stage. "An indisputable fact." Yes, global commercialization of genetically modified products has been applied for 17 years. The population of edible genetically modified products accounts for 4/5, and there has not yet been a confirmed food safety problem.” Lin Min said that genetically modified food causes tumors and affects fertility The agency proved to be false.

Has the relevant mark been marked?

According to the "People's Daily" report, China has formulated the Measures for the Administration of the Import Safety of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms and the Measures for the Examination and Approval of the Processing of Agricultural Genetically Modified Organisms. It stipulates that the agricultural department at or above the county level shall be responsible for the supervision and management of genetically modified organisms and national quality inspections. The Directorate-General is responsible for the inspection and certification of imported agricultural genetically modified organisms at ports. And these management systems have been well implemented, and the labeling has achieved the goal of "bearing the target."

Yesterday, reporters from Southern Capital visited some markets in Guangzhou and found that many edible oils on the market were marked on the packaging as raw materials for processing “genetically modified soybeans” or “transgenic rapeseed,” and some of the oil products were marked with “non-genetically modified raw materials” for differentiation. "Processed" and other words. However, papayas sold in the market are not so "rules". The reporter visited a number of fruit stalls and saw no indication of genetically modified foods on papaya. The boss also said that it is not clear whether the papayas they sell are genetically modified foods. Wang Feng, deputy director of the Rice Research Institute of the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said that because "papaya is a direct fresh, not processed product," it is not as easy to label as edible oil.

Wang Feng also suggested that when the public decides whether to purchase GM foods, it depends on whether they have obtained a safety certificate. For example, if the crop is given a safety certificate, it is recommended that the public purchase food; if the crop does not have a safety certificate, it means that it cannot be produced commercially. Such food is not legal in itself and it is best for the public not to purchase it.

Rumor

Small tomato small pumpkin Small cucumber large bell pepper

These are not genetically modified foods!

Wang Zhixing, a researcher at the Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said that small tomatoes are also known as cherry tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Since ancient times, they have been born with genetic differences, not the result of genetic transformation. Wu Gang, an associate researcher at the Institute of Petroleum Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said that small pumpkins and gherkins are not genetically modified foods. They are just not ripe pumpkins and cucumbers.

Regarding the big color bell pepper, Wu Gang said that it contains different types of anthocyanins and it shows a richer color. “China had approved the commercial planting of anti-virus sweet peppers, but compared with conventional sweet peppers, GM sweet peppers have no obvious advantage and are therefore eliminated by the market.” Wang Zhixing also explained that cotton, pepper, corn, and rice have different colors and are naturally occurring genetic differences, not genetically modified results.

Wu Gang said that the above fruits and vegetables are very easy to do with conventional methods of breeding, but using genetically modified methods is not economical. Among them, tomato and bell pepper have been approved for commercial planting worldwide. “Since 1998, no new GM tomatoes have been approved for commercial cultivation in the world. In China, GM tomatoes have already withdrawn from the market,” said Wu Gang. People's Daily

China's genetically modified foods and crops:

● Currently, only transgenic cotton and papaya are approved for commercial planting

● The GM crops currently approved for production and application of safety certificates and within the validity period include cotton, rice, corn and papaya

●Approved for importing soybeans, corn, canola, cotton and sugar beets as raw materials for processing

According to "People's Daily"

Science

Genetically Modified Food

(G enetically Modi-fie d F oods, G MF ) is the use of modern molecular biology techniques to transfer genes of certain organisms to other species, transform the genetic material of organisms, and bring them into shape, nutritional quality, consumer quality, etc. Aspects are changing to what people need. Foods that are processed or produced by using genetically modified organisms as direct food or raw materials are "genetically modified foods."

This edition is written:

Southern Capital Reporter Yang Guangxia Intern Wei Wen

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