Genetically modified soybean

A genetically modified soybean is a soybean (Glycine max) that has had DNA introduced into it using genetic engineering techniques.^[1]^: 5 In 1996, the first genetically modified soybean was introduced to the U.S. by Monsanto. In 2014, 90.7 million hectares of GM soybeans were planted worldwide, making up 82% of the total soybeans cultivation area.^[2]

^ Roller, Sibel; Susan Harlander (1998). "Modern food biotechnology: Overview of key issues". In Roller, Sibel; Susan Harlander (eds.). Genetic Modification in the Food Industry. London: Blackie. pp. 5–26. doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-5815-6_1. ISBN 978-1-4613-7665-1.
^ "Pocket K No. 16: Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2014". isaaa.org. International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications. Retrieved 23 February 2016.

[Roller-1] Roller, Sibel; Susan Harlander (1998). "Modern food biotechnology: Overview of key issues". In Roller, Sibel; Susan Harlander (eds.). Genetic Modification in the Food Industry. London: Blackie. pp. 5–26. doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-5815-6_1. ISBN 978-1-4613-7665-1.

[2] "Pocket K No. 16: Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2014". isaaa.org. International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications. Retrieved 23 February 2016.

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