This initiative followed a research phase, which had begun in may 2007. Genetically modified crops are plants used in agriculture, the dna of which has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. Executive summar y brief 42 global s tatus of commercialized b iotech gm crops. In 2008, the global hectarage of biotech crops continued to grow strongly reaching 125 million hectares, up from 114.
International service for the acquisition of agri biotech applications, ithaca, ny. Global socioeconomic and environmental impacts 19962016 and isaaas global status of commercialized biotechgm crops. Board on agriculture and natural resources, committee on environmental impacts associated with commercialization of transgenic plants, national research council and division on earth and life studies eds. As per international service for the acquisition of agribiotech applications isaaas latest global status of commercialized biotech gm crops in 2017 report, india has the worlds fifth largest cultivated area under genetically modified gm crops. To the contrary, in 2011, egypt commercialized genetically modified cotton. Isaaa lis consult, 8 february 2012 2 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140. In most cases the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally in the species. Isaaa briefs brief 42 global status of commercialized biotechgm. Comparative analysis of risk assessment procedures. The genetically modified organisms gmo act was passed in 1997, but only implemented in 1999.
The objective is to provide information and knowledge to the scientific community and society on biotech gm crops to facilitate a more informed and transparent discussion regarding their potential role in contributing to global food, feed, fiber and fuel security, and a more sustainable agriculture. Egypt does not have any restriction on researching, producing, or marketing genetically modified crops and food products. The objective is to provide information and knowledge to the scientific community and society on biotechgm crops to facilitate a more informed and transparent discussion regarding their potential role in contributing to global food, feed, fiber and fuel security, and a more sustainable agriculture. International service for the acquisition of agribiotech. The study reports gm crop impacts in terms of one or more of the following outcome variables. Isaa 2012 global status of commercialized biotech gm crops. Area of biotech maize by region in portugal, 20112017 hectares. The global cultivation area of genetically modified plants gmps including soybean, maize, cotton, canola oilseed rape and sugar beet has been increasing consistently since they were first cultivated commercially in 1996, reaching 160 million hectares ha in 2011. Rapid detection of genetically modified ingredients in soybean products by realtime loopmediated isothermal amplification.
Examples in food crops include resistance to certain pests, diseases, or environmental conditions, reduction of. A synopsis of us consumer perception of genetically. Global status of commercialized biotechgm cropswhich way for africa. From last 20 years, commercialization of biotechnological crops confirms that the genetically modified crops have conveyed a significant agronomic, ecological, monetary, social, and health advantages to ranchers, and along this, it witnessed increased numbers of consumers. The impact of the eu regulatory constraint of transgenic crops on farm income. His 34th report, global status of commercialized biotech gm crops. A 2014 study on the cumulative global impact of gm crops since 1996.
Genetically modified crops engineered to resist herbicides are now more available than conventionally bred resistant varieties. Highlights global status of commercialized biotech gm crops. Cultivation no cultivation bans in place cultivation of biotech crops in the eu. International service for the acquisition of agribiotech applications 32111 12. The country with the highest area under transgenic crops, at 75 mh, is the united. Kalro seeks approval for open cultivation of diseaseresistant gm cassava. According to industry funded group isaaa international service for the acquisition of agribiotech applications gm crops grew by 5. Lei ye, college of light industry and food sciences, south china university of technology, guangzhou, pr china. Global status of commercialized biotechgm crops 2011 youtube. Feb 02, 2012 clive james, founder and chair of isaaa, presents the global status of commercialized biotech crops in 2011. Mar 16, 2011 global status of commercialized biotechgm cropswhich way for africa. Executive summary brief 43 global status of commercialized.
Area of biotech maize by region in portugal, 20112016 hectares. Socioeconomic and environmental effects in the first ten years of commercial use. International service for the acquisition of agribiotech applications, ithaca, ny. We need to look behind the hype and falsehoods at the real global status of gmo versus nongmo crops. Genetically modified gm crops have been in commercial production in south africa since 1997, when bt cotton and maize were approved by an advisory committee acting under interim legislation. By 2011, the global area of planted insectresistant crops was 66 million ha. Benefits of plant biotechnology croplife international.
Global status of genetically modified crops and its. A thorough overview of the global status of biotech or gm crops is published every year by the international service for the acquisition of agribiotech applications james, 2008. Global perspective of biotechgm crops and future prospects. Global and regional trends in i s a a a commercialization of biotechgm crops. Global status of commercialized biotechgm crops 2011. Global status of commercialized biotechgm crops which way for africa. Executive summar y brief 42 global s tatus of commercialized. Guidance on selection of comparators for the risk assessment of. This executive summary focuses on the 2011 biotech crop highlights, which are presented and discussed in detail in isaaa brief 43, global status of commercialized biotech gm crops. The extensive data presented in global status of commercialized biotech gm crops.
They comprised 83% of the total gm crop area, equating to just under 8% of the arable land worldwide. This publication describes the global status of transgenic crops biotech crops since they were first commercialized in 1996. A metaanalysis of the impacts of genetically modified crops. Isaaa briefs brief 53 global status of commercialized biotechgm. Biotech crop adoption leads to greater sustainability and. Approval has been granted to grow crops engineered to be resistant to the herbicides 2,4dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.
The most updated information can be found in the executive summary report global status of commercialized biotechgm crops. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Global acreage genetically modified crops 1996 2011. Isaaa briefs brief 43 global status of commercialized biotechgm. Nov 03, 2014 other gm crops such as gm rapeseed, gm sugarbeet, and gm papaya were commercialized in selected countries, but the number of impact studies available for these other crops is very small. Global status of commercialized biotechgm crops in 2017. Dedicated by the author to the 1 billion poor and hungry people, and their survival.
Clive james, founder and chair of isaaa, presents the global status of commercialized biotech crops in 2011. Press release outlook for biotech crop adoption indicates continued global growth global biotech adoption stands at 16. Transgenic crops biology bibliographies cite this for me. Executive summary brief 42 global status of commercialized. This executive summary focuses on the 2011 biotech crop highlights, which are presented and discussed in detail in isaaa brief 43, global status of commercialized biotechgm crops. Genetically engineered also called genetically modified or gm cotton is currently grown on 25 million hectares around the world, mostly in india, china, pakistan and the us. Globally, population is expected to rise to more than 9 billion by 2050. Trends in global approvals of biotech crops 19922014. Gm crops, the environment and sustainable food production. Genetically modified crops commercialized in south africa. Biotech crops reached 160 million hectares, up 12 million hectares on 8% growth, from 2010, as the global population reached a historical milestone of 7. Global status of commercialized biotechgm cropswhich way. Isaa 2012 global status of commercialized biotechgm crops.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Global acreage genetically modified crops 1996 2011 source. In most cases, the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally in the species. Isaaa developing countries report on gm crops slammed by. In 2011 gm crops were planted to 160 million hectares in 29 countries, of which 19 are developing countries. Global status of commercialized biotechgm crops in 20 81. This means that gm biotech crops are the fastest adopted crop. Global acreage and adoption of gmo versus nongmo crops. Global status of commercialized biotechgm crops first year after two decades who have. Regulatory and political climate of biotechnology in the eu. Isaaas africenter is a notforprofit organization established in 1994, that aims to share knowledge on agricultural biotechnology and biosafety. Genetically modified crops gmcs, gm crops, or biotech crops are plants used in agriculture, the dna of which has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. Given the combined pressures of human population growth, the rapidly growing desire for increased levels of consumption, and the continued use of. The global status of commercialized biotechgmtransgenic crops can be plainly stated by the fact that a record 14 million farmers, in 25 countries, planted 4 million hectares 330 million acres in 2009, a significant increase of 7% or 9 million hectares 22 million acres over 2008.
Despite the rapid adoption of genetically modified gm crops by farmers in many countries, public controversies about the risks and benefits continue. As of 2015, 26 plant species have been genetically modified and approved for commercial release in at least one country. New genetic crops across the emerging world part 2. Agropagesglobal status of commercialized biotechgm crops. Biotech crop hectares continue to climb after 15 consecutive years of strong growth, as global population soars to 7 billion.