Anti-GMO current spreads to China

In a new blog post by Kevin Folta, interim chairman the University of Florida’s horticulture program, he describes his experience in China at the Symposium on Molecular Biology and Genomics of Tree Fruit Crops. Scientists from around the world agreed on one thing, Folta writes: That none of the potentially revolutionary discoveries they are making in biotechnology will ever be implemented because of the wide-spread fear of GMOs:

There were several common themes, but one was quite strong– transgenic (GMO) solutions for important problems exist, but it is impossible to implement them.  Scientists from all over the world discussed the potential of the technology to lower environmental impact, create better products for humans, or soften hardship for farmers.  They also discussed the misinformation that has now spread from the EU and USA to places like China, where people are now afraid of the technology.

Read the full, original story here: “The Anti AntiGMO Current at a Science Conference”

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