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Regarding the confusion of executives, Fan Wubing explained, "At present, we have basically entered the industry that makes money, and we cannot expect a greater 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."

"Farming cannot be considered a new development direction, right?" Among these senior executives, Wu Zhi Xiaoji is the one who firmly believes in Mr. Fan's decision, but once a problem is found, he is also the one who asks the most actively.

"Farming cannot be considered a new development direction, but scientific farming is a new development direction." Fan Wubing replied with a smile.

"Oh, I understand what Mr. Fan means. Do you want to build a genetically modified food production base in mainland China?" Davis is worthy of being the first executive of the headquarters and suddenly thought of this possibility.

Genetically modified means to separate a certain gene from a organism through biotechnology and then implant it into another organism to create a new artificial organism. For example, scientists believe that a certain gene in the body of an Arctic fish has an antifreeze effect, so they extract it and implant it into tomatoes to create a new variety of cold-resistant tomatoes.

Foods containing genetically modified organisms are called genetically modified foods.

Because genetically modified organisms have foreign genes and are a new variety for the natural ecosystem, if released to the environment, it will change the competitive relationship between species, destroy the original natural ecological balance, and lead to species extinction and the loss of biodiversity. Genetically modified organisms will reproduce themselves in nature and cross with their close relatives, thus causing foreign genes to spread in an uncontrollable way in nature, causing irreversible genetic pollution.

Scientists cannot fully predict what mutations may lead to induce genetic modification of organisms and harm the environment and humans. Although the experiment is very mature, the possible impact on humans may not appear in the next few generations.

GMO technology implants foreign genes into daily human foods, such as soybeans, corn and even rice. What impact will the long-term consumption of GMO foods have on human health remains unknown. At the time when there is still controversy over the safety of GMO foods internationally, some GMO foods have been served on the dining table without consumers' knowledge, seriously harming consumers' right to know and choose GMO foods.

Fan Wubing looked at Davis and said with a smile, "Well, why do you say that?"

Davis looked at this and raised his chin. He then explained, "The rapid growth of the global population and the continuous decrease in arable land have made the food problem a very harsh problem facing many countries in the world. To meet people's food supply and improve the quality of food supply, we must rely on science and technology. The world's earliest genetically modified crop was born in 1983. It is a tobacco containing antibiotic antibodies. But it was not until last year that the first market-based genetically modified food appeared in the United States. It is a tobacco that can delay ripening."

The United States is the country where genetically modified technology is most adopted. In the early 1980s, the United States first conducted research on genetically modified food areas. Until now, the United States has produced dozens of genetically modified crops, such as potatoes, zucchini, corn, tomatoes, papaya, soybeans, etc., and has formed a considerable land industry scale. The sowing area of ​​genetically modified crops has accounted for half of the total soybean sowing area, accounting for 40% of the corn sowing area. Argentina has also adopted genetically modified technology in large quantities after the United States.

Seeing that Fan Wubing did not raise any objections, Davis felt that his idea coincided with Mr. Fan. So he continued excitedly. "The per capita arable land area in China is small. It is impossible to rely entirely on expanding the arable land area to meet people's food needs. Therefore, he can only take the path of high-tech development. Biotechnology is one of the important means and 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 is all profitable, why don't we start it first?"

In the past, the changes in plant species were mainly through breeding. This traditional breeding method took a long time to grow. The hybrid varieties were not easy to control. The purpose was poor. The offspring may be high-yield but not resistant to diseases. It may also be resistant to diseases but not high-yield. Perhaps it is high-yield but poor quality. Therefore, breeding must be carried out again and again. The genetically modified technology is different. You can choose any target gene and transfer it into it. You can get a corresponding new variety. You don’t have to spend so long to screen it.

Moreover, traditional breeding can only hybridize rice, corn, corn, and rice cannot hybridize corn, rice, and bacteria. Genetically modified technology can not only combine genes of different plants, but also combine genes of animals, even humans, into plants.

For example, scientists took a look at a polar bear gene and believed that it had a resistance to freezing. So they separated and removed it, implanted it into tomatoes, and cultivated cold-resistant tomatoes.

Through genetically modified technology, new crop varieties with high yield, high quality, anti-viral, insect resistance, cold resistance, drought resistance, water resistance, saline and alkali resistance, and herbicide resistance can be cultivated to reduce dependence on pesticides, chemical fertilizers and water, reduce agricultural costs, significantly increase yield per unit area, improve food quality, and alleviate the contradiction of world food shortage.

"And, genetically modified technology also has great economic value. After potatoes are grown in the genes of Tianzi, their ability to resist clear wilt and soft rot has been greatly improved. In the past, these two diseases will bring nearly 30% of the yield reduction every year. A potato that resists Colorado potato beetles can reduce the use of 370,000 kilograms of pesticides per year." Davis said happily. "After Argentina soybeans soybeans have greatly increased their disease resistance and weed resistance. The amount of pesticides and herbicides is reduced, and the production cost is reduced by 20% compared to the original one. DuPont and Monsanto are about to launch a variety of soybeans that can squeeze out edible oils that are beneficial to the heart. The two major companies will also join hands to launch new varieties of fortified soybeans that taste more delicious and easier to digest. Elm is working with other companies to study tomatoes with high content of anti-cancer substances, as well as corn and soybeans that can be used to produce hemoglobin."

"Can you cure diseases by eating soybeans? This is new-" Others were talking.

Wu Zhi Xiaoji also asked a little bit, "Can the genes of animals be transferred to plants?"

Davis himself supports GMO technology. He said to everyone with full vision, "Japanese scientists have used GMO technology to successfully cultivate new rice varieties that can reduce serum cholesterol content and prevent arteriosclerosis. European scientists have newly cultivated GMO rice rich in rice grains, which are rich in vitamin A and iron. This result may help reduce the incidence of iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A deficiency in developing countries around the world, especially rice-based food. For this rice, I suggest that the company introduce planting immediately. GMO food 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 food field, GMO technology has made great progress. British scientists transplanted a gene that can destroy chlorophyll mutation into the grass, which can make it evergreen all seasons. In addition to having greening functions, it also benefits the animal husbandry industry. Because the nutrients of green grass are higher than those of hay, the quality of meat is improved."

In short, everyone is very interested. Everyone is still very enthusiastic about this omnipotent GMO technology. If Mr. Fan really wants to decide to develop the production of genetically modified crops in the domestic market, it is still worth a try. Although the domestic genetically modified technology may be somewhat different from that of foreign countries, everyone has only developed for a short time now. As long as enough financial support is invested, a rapid breakthrough can be achieved.

Wu Manhua, who had not spoken aside, looked at Fan Wubing, who smiled but did not speak, and felt a little in his heart, so he said, "Although genetically modified technology has great development prospects, how our company should deal with the new development brought by this technology depends on how Mr. Fan decides.

But from my personal opinion, the best prospects are not necessarily the most profitable things.”

After hearing Wu Manhua's words, Davis thought for a moment, then looked at Fan Wubing and said, "Oh, as long as he owned the market, he would definitely make money. I have no doubt about this."

Fan Wubing waved his hand and said, "Well, brainstorming. But what I mean is more complicated than genetically modified technology. Although genetically modified foods are now a trend in development in decades, it is still unknown whether they have side effects and how big the side effects are. Therefore, we have two strategies. One is to vigorously develop the cultivation of genetically modified crops and explore the economic value of them. The other is to continue to produce traditional green foods and maintain the original purity of crops. Although these two practices seem contradictory, they reflect the two needs of the current society."

"Two needs? What are that?" someone asked curiously.

As his core subordinates, they understand the value of Fan Wubing's ideas best. Therefore, in addition to being well-fed and well-paid, they can learn some new ways of thinking at any time. This divergent way of thinking can easily improve their level of experience in business affairs, which is also an important reason why everyone devotes themselves to doing things with Fan Wubing.
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