The commercialization of genetically modified(GM)crops has increased food production,improved crop quality,reduced pesticide use,promoted changes in agricultural production methods,and become an important new producti...The commercialization of genetically modified(GM)crops has increased food production,improved crop quality,reduced pesticide use,promoted changes in agricultural production methods,and become an important new production strategy for dealing with insect pests and weeds while reducing the cultivated land area.This article provides a comprehensive examination of the global distribution of GM crops in 2023.It discusses the internal factors that are driving their adoption,such as the increasing number of GM crops and the growing variety of commodities.This article also provides information support and application guidance for the new developments in global agricultural science and technology.展开更多
The ongoing commercialization of genetically modified(GM)crops continues to enhance global grain yields,improve crop quality,and reduce pesticide usage.These technological advancements have effectively propelled agric...The ongoing commercialization of genetically modified(GM)crops continues to enhance global grain yields,improve crop quality,and reduce pesticide usage.These technological advancements have effectively propelled agricultural production systems toward sustainable transformation.Specifically,GM crops address core challenges such as pest infestations,weed proliferation,and arable land constraints,emerging as a pivotal new productive force in agriculture.This study systematically examines the global spatial distribution patterns of GM crops in 2024 and provides an indepth analysis of the driving forces and evolving regional trends,offering critical informational support and strategic guidance for innovation in agricultural science and technology.In 2024,the global GM crop cultivation area reached 209.8 million hectares,a 1.7%year-on-year increase.GM Glycine max(soybean)and Zea mays(maize)dominated the landscape,accounting for 50.0 and 32.5%of the total area,respectively.Among them,maize with stacked traits of insect resistance and herbicide tolerance accounts for 92.5%of GM maize.The share of cultivation in developing countries expanded substantially,with Brazil and Vietnam emerging as regional growth drivers.Policy support and the diffusion of advanced technologies were identified as core driving forces.Concurrently,applications of gene-editing technology accelerated,and several countries approved novel traits such as drought tolerance and disease resistance,marking substantial progress in the commercialization of next-generation GM crops.This research provides multidimensional insights and strategic guidance to support global agricultural biotechnology development,promoting the transition of biotechnology breeding into the‘4.0 era'.展开更多
The authors regret a correction in the Acknowledgements section as below:This work was supported by the Shandong Province small and medium-sized scientific and technological enterprises innovation capacity improvement...The authors regret a correction in the Acknowledgements section as below:This work was supported by the Shandong Province small and medium-sized scientific and technological enterprises innovation capacity improvement project(No.2025TSGCCZZB0777),Natural Sci-ence Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2023QC111,ZR2024MC145).The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.展开更多
基金supported by the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences。
文摘The commercialization of genetically modified(GM)crops has increased food production,improved crop quality,reduced pesticide use,promoted changes in agricultural production methods,and become an important new production strategy for dealing with insect pests and weeds while reducing the cultivated land area.This article provides a comprehensive examination of the global distribution of GM crops in 2023.It discusses the internal factors that are driving their adoption,such as the increasing number of GM crops and the growing variety of commodities.This article also provides information support and application guidance for the new developments in global agricultural science and technology.
基金funded by the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution Basal Research Fund,China(Y2025CY45)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(Y2025ZZ11)。
文摘The ongoing commercialization of genetically modified(GM)crops continues to enhance global grain yields,improve crop quality,and reduce pesticide usage.These technological advancements have effectively propelled agricultural production systems toward sustainable transformation.Specifically,GM crops address core challenges such as pest infestations,weed proliferation,and arable land constraints,emerging as a pivotal new productive force in agriculture.This study systematically examines the global spatial distribution patterns of GM crops in 2024 and provides an indepth analysis of the driving forces and evolving regional trends,offering critical informational support and strategic guidance for innovation in agricultural science and technology.In 2024,the global GM crop cultivation area reached 209.8 million hectares,a 1.7%year-on-year increase.GM Glycine max(soybean)and Zea mays(maize)dominated the landscape,accounting for 50.0 and 32.5%of the total area,respectively.Among them,maize with stacked traits of insect resistance and herbicide tolerance accounts for 92.5%of GM maize.The share of cultivation in developing countries expanded substantially,with Brazil and Vietnam emerging as regional growth drivers.Policy support and the diffusion of advanced technologies were identified as core driving forces.Concurrently,applications of gene-editing technology accelerated,and several countries approved novel traits such as drought tolerance and disease resistance,marking substantial progress in the commercialization of next-generation GM crops.This research provides multidimensional insights and strategic guidance to support global agricultural biotechnology development,promoting the transition of biotechnology breeding into the‘4.0 era'.
文摘The authors regret a correction in the Acknowledgements section as below:This work was supported by the Shandong Province small and medium-sized scientific and technological enterprises innovation capacity improvement project(No.2025TSGCCZZB0777),Natural Sci-ence Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2023QC111,ZR2024MC145).The authors would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
