Chapter 327: Genetically Modified Technology
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Regarding the confusion of the executives, Fan Wuxian explained, "At present, we have basically set foot in the industries where we make money, and we cannot expect to have a greater breakthrough in market share." After all, the market capacity is limited, and the domestic consumption level is also limited, in the existing industry can not continue to develop in depth, we need to determine some new development directions. β
"Farming can't be regarded as a new direction of development, right?" Among these executives, Wu Zhi Xiaoji is the one who believes most in Mr. Fan's decision, but once a problem is found, he is also the one who actively asks questions.
"Of course, farming cannot be regarded as a new development direction, but scientific farming is a new development direction." Fan replied with a smile.
"Oh, I understand what President Fan meant, you want to build a genetically modified food production base in Chinese mainland, right?" Davis, who deserves to be the number one executive at the headquarters, immediately thought of this possibility.
Genetically modified is the use of biotechnology to isolate a certain gene from an organism and then implant it into another organism to create a new artificial organism. For example, scientists believe that a gene in an Arctic fish has a freeze-protection effect, so they extract it and implant it into tomatoes, making a new variety of cold-resistant tomatoes, which is a genetically modified organism. Foods that contain genetically modified organisms are called genetically modified foods.
Because genetically modified organisms have foreign genes, they are new varieties to the natural ecosystem, and if released into the environment, they will change the competition between species, destroy the original natural ecological balance, and lead to species extinction and loss of biodiversity. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) reproduce themselves in nature and cross with their close relatives, resulting in the uncontrollable transmission of foreign genes in nature, resulting in irreversible genetic contamination.
Scientists cannot fully predict what kind of mutations may lead to the GMO modification of organisms that will cause harm to the environment and people. While the experiment is well established, the possible impact on humans will not be felt until generations to come.
Genetically modified technology implants foreign genes into human daily foods, such as soybeans, corn and even rice. (All over-speed updates: search/search/9/9/9/COM) The impact of long-term consumption of genetically modified foods on human health is still unknown. At a time when there is still controversy about the safety of genetically modified foods in the world, some genetically modified foods have been served to the table without consumers' knowledge, which seriously harms consumers' right to know and choose genetically modified foods.
Fan Wuxian looked at Davis and said with a smile, "Well, why do you say that?" β
Davis looked at the ignorant crowd, lifted his chin, and explained, "The rapid growth of the world's population and the shrinking area of arable land have made the food problem a very acute problem for many countries around the world. To meet people's food supply and improve the quality of food supply, it is necessary to rely on science and technology.
The world's first genetically modified crop was born in 1983 and is a type of tobacco containing antibiotic antibodies. But it wasn't until last year that the first commercially available genetically modified food appeared in the United States, a tomato that can delay ripening. ()β
The United States is the country with the most adoption of genetically modified technology, and in the early eighties, the United States was the first to conduct research on genetically modified foods. Up to now, the United States has been able to produce dozens of genetically modified crops, such as potatoes, zucchini, corn, tomatoes, papayas, soybeans, etc., and has formed a considerable industrial scale. Genetically modified crops have been planted to account for half of the total soybean sown area and 40% of the corn sown area, and Argentina has followed the United States in adopting genetically modified technology.
Seeing that Fan Wuzhi did not raise any objections, Davis felt that his idea coincided with Mr. Fan, so he continued with some excitement, "China's per capita arable land area is small, and it is impossible to completely rely on expanding the cultivated land area to meet people's food needs, so we can only take the road of high-tech development, biotechnology is not one of the important means, but also an important way to improve food quality." If we do not develop genetically modified technology ourselves, this potential market will be seized by some genetically modified foods abroad. Since it's all about making people money, why don't we start it ourselves? β
In the past, the varieties of plants were changed mainly through breeding, this traditional breeding method took a long time, the hybrid varieties were not easy to control, the purpose was poor, and its offspring may have high yield but not disease resistance, or disease resistance but not high yield, maybe high yield but poor quality, so it is necessary to carry out selection again and again. () The transgenic technology is different, you can choose any target gene to transfer in, you can get a corresponding new variety, and you don't have to spend so long to screen.
Moreover, the traditional breeding can only be rice-to-rice, corn-to-corn, hybridization, not rice-to-corn, rice and bacteria hybridization, transgenic technology can not only combine the genes of different plants, but also the genes of animals, and even the genes of humans and the earth can be combined into plants.
For example, scientists took a fancy to the genes of a polar bear and thought it was resistant to freezing, so they isolated it and implanted it into a tomato to breed a hardy tomato.
Through transgenic technology, new crop varieties with high yield, high quality, resistance to viruses, insects, cold, drought, waterlogging, salinity, herbicides and other characteristics can be cultivated, so as to reduce dependence on pesticides, fertilizers and water, reduce agricultural costs, greatly increase the output per unit area, improve the quality of food, and alleviate the contradiction of world food shortage. (For more new chapters, please go to, search/search/nine/nine/nine/)
"Moreover, the transgenic technology also has great economic value, after the potato is planted with the gene of celicinosin, the ability to resist blight and soft rot has been greatly improved, and these two diseases will bring nearly 30% of the yield reduction every year in the past, and a potato resistant to the Colorado potato beetle can make the United States use 370,000 kilograms of pesticides less every year." "After planting genetically modified soybeans in Argentina, the soybeans have greatly increased their ability to resist diseases and weeds, the amount of pesticides and herbicides used has decreased, and the production cost has dropped by two percent. DuPont and Monsanto are launching a variety of soybeans that can be extracted for heart-healthy cooking oils. The two companies will also join forces to introduce new varieties of fortified soybeans that taste better and are easier to digest. (All overspeed updates: Sou/So/9/9/9/COM) LM is working with other companies on tomatoes with high levels of anti-cancer substances, as well as corn and soybeans that can be used to produce hemoglobin. β
"Can eating soybeans still cure diseases? That's a new thingβ" The others commented.
Wu Xiaoji also asked a little skeptically, "The genes of animals can also be transferred to plants?" β
Davis himself is a supporter of genetically modified technology, and he said to everyone with great hope, "Japanese scientists have successfully used genetically modified technology to breed new rice varieties that can reduce serum cholesterol levels and prevent arteriosclerosis, and European scientists have newly bred genetically modified rice rich in vitamin A and iron in rice grains, which may help reduce the incidence of iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A~ deficiency in developing countries where rice is the staple food worldwide." For this kind of rice, I would recommend that the company introduce it immediately. Genetically modified foods can get rid of the influence of seasons and climate, so that people can eat fresh melons and vegetables all year round. Even if not in the field of food, genetically modified technology is also a great development, British scientists transplanted a gene that can destroy chlorophyll mutation into grass, which can make it evergreen all year round, in addition to having a greening function, but also benefiting the animal husbandry, because grass is more nutritious than hay, and the quality of meat is improved. β
All in all, everyone's interest is quite high, for this kind of genetically modified technology that sounds omnipotent, everyone still has a lot of enthusiasm, if Mr. Fan really decides to open up the domestic market for the production of genetically modified crops, then it is still worth a try. Although there may be some gaps between domestic genetically modified technology and foreign countries, everyone is only developing recently, and as long as sufficient financial support is invested, it is completely possible to achieve a rapid breakthrough.
Wu Manhua, who had been sitting on the side, had not spoken out, glanced at Fan Wuxi, who was smiling and silent, and had a little understanding in his heart, so he said, "Although genetically modified technology is very promising, how our company should respond to the new development brought by this technology still depends on how Mr. Fan decides." But in my personal opinion, the things with the best prospects are not necessarily the most profitable things. β
Davis listened to Wu Manhua's words, thought for a moment, and then looked at Fan Wuxian before saying, "Oh, as long as you occupy the market, you will definitely make money, I have no doubt about this." β
Fan Wuxian waved his hand and said, "Well, brainstorming."
But what I mean is a little bit more complicated than GM technology. Although genetically modified foods are now a trend that has been developed in the past few decades, it is still unknown whether there are any side effects and how big the side effects are. Therefore, we also have two strategies, one is to vigorously develop the cultivation of genetically modified crops to explore their economic value, and the other is to continue to produce traditional green food and maintain the original purity of crops. β
"Two needs? So what is it? Someone asked curiously.
As for Fan Wuxi's thoughts, as his core subordinates, they understand how much value it is, so following Fan Wuxi's work, in addition to good treatment and high salary, is that you can learn some new ways of thinking at any time, and this divergent way of thinking is easy for everyone to improve their experience in business affairs, which is also an important reason why everyone is desperate to follow Fan Wuxian to do things.
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