Lucrare 2 in Cadrul Proiectului Agrohealth, GMO s

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WORLDWIDEWORLDWIDE GMOsGMOsSTATISTICSSTATISTICS

Gh.V Roman, Maria Toader, Maria Alina Truta,

Mirela Elena Dusa, Izabela Ivanovici



GMOs situation in the world, 2007



Cultivation areas with genetically modifiedCultivation areas with genetically modified

plants in the worldplants in the world

nn According to the report According to the reportelaborated by the Agroelaborated by the Agro--Biotechnology Agency ISAAABiotechnology Agency ISAAA((International Service for theInternational Service for the

Acquisition of Acquisition of Agri Agri--BiotechBiotech Applications, Cornell University Applications, Cornell University

New York New York ), in 2006, 102 mil.), in 2006, 102 mil.ha was cultivated in 22ha was cultivated in 22countries from 6 continentscountries from 6 continents(Africa, North America, South(Africa, North America, South

America, Asia, Europe and America, Asia, Europe and Australia). Australia).

nn Import (no cultivation) of GMP,Import (no cultivation) of GMP,for market and food isfor market and food isapproved in the others nineapproved in the others ninecountries.countries.



Evolution ofEvolution of GMOsGMOs in the worldin the world Year/Crop Year/Crop SoybeanSoybean MaizeMaize CottonCotton CanolaCanola

ZucchiZucchi

niniPapayPapay

aaPotatPotat

ooTotaTota

ll

19961996 0.50.5 0.30.3 0.80.8 0.10.1 ---- ---- <0.1<0.1 1.71.7

19971997 5.15.1 3.23.2 1.41.4 1.21.2 ---- ---- <0.1<0.1 11.011.0

19981998 14.514.5 8.38.3 2.52.5 2.42.4 0.00.0 0.00.0 <0.1<0.1 27.827.8

19991999 21.621.6 11.111.1 3.73.7 3.43.4 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 39.939.9

20002000 25.825.8 10.310.3 5.35.3 2.82.8 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 44.244.2

20012001 33.333.3 9.809.80 6.86.8 2.72.7 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 52.652.6

20022002 36.536.5 12.412.4 6.86.8 3.03.0 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 ---- 58.758.7

20032003 41.441.4 15.515.5 7.27.2 3.63.6 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 ---- 67.767.7

20042004 48.448.4 19.319.3 9.09.0 4.34.3 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 ---- 81.081.0

20052005 54.454.4 21.221.2 9.89.8 4.64.6 <0.1<0.1 <0.1<0.1 ---- 90.090.0

20062006

58.658.6

25.225.2

13.413.4

4.84.8

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102.102.

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nn In 2007, the cultivation of genetically modified plants also incIn 2007, the cultivation of genetically modified plants also increased.reased.

nn The area dedicated to such plants rose by 12 million hectares toThe area dedicated to such plants rose by 12 million hectares to

reachreach a total of 114 million hectares.a total of 114 million hectares.nn The greatest increase was shown by maize, which added 10 millionThe greatest increase was shown by maize, which added 10 million

hectares to its area.hectares to its area.

nn Genetically modified plants are commercially employed in 23Genetically modified plants are commercially employed in 23countries, twelvecountries, twelve of which are developing nations.of which are developing nations.

nn One the adopted principles of the EU Council is theOne the adopted principles of the EU Council is the ““choice freedomchoice freedom””,,which means that the European farmers must have the possibilitywhich means that the European farmers must have the possibility ofofchoosing between conventional, organic or biotech crops.choosing between conventional, organic or biotech crops.

nn In the EU is approved cultivation of Bt maize. The most importanIn the EU is approved cultivation of Bt maize. The most importanttcountry which cultivated biotech maize is Spain withcountry which cultivated biotech maize is Spain with 60,000 ha.60,000 ha. InIn2007, GM maize was cultivated on more than 75,000 hectares.2007, GM maize was cultivated on more than 75,000 hectares.

nn In 2005, Bt maize was first grown in the Czech Republic. In 2007In 2005, Bt maize was first grown in the Czech Republic. In 2007, this, thisarea increased to 5,000 hectares.area increased to 5,000 hectares.

nn In Portugal, in the 2007 season, 4,199 hectares were planted.In Portugal, in the 2007 season, 4,199 hectares were planted.

nn In 2006, approximately 950 hectares were cultivated in Germany.In 2006, approximately 950 hectares were cultivated in Germany. OneOneyear later, 2,685 hectares have been registered.year later, 2,685 hectares have been registered.



GMOsGMOs cultivations statistic worldwide, in 2007 (cultivations statistic worldwide, in 2007 (mil.hamil.ha))USAUSA 57.757.7 Soybean, maize, cotton, canola, squash, papaya, alfalfaSoybean, maize, cotton, canola, squash, papaya, alfalfa

Argentina Argentina 19.19.11 Soybean, maize, cottonSoybean, maize, cotton

BrazilBrazil 15.015.0 Soybean, cottonSoybean, cotton

CanadaCanada 7.07.0 Canola, maize, soybeanCanola, maize, soybean

IndiaIndia 6.26.2 CottonCotton

ChinaChina 3.83.8 Cotton, tomato, poplar, petunia, papaya, sweet pepper Cotton, tomato, poplar, petunia, papaya, sweet pepper

ParaguayParaguay 2.62.6 SoybeanSoybean

South AfricaSouth Africa 1.81.8 Maize, soybean, cottonMaize, soybean, cotton

UruguayUruguay 0.50.5 Soybean, maizeSoybean, maize

PhilippinesPhilippines 0.30.3 MaizeMaize

Australia Australia 0.10.1 CottonCotton

SpainSpain 0.10.1 MaizeMaize

MexicoMexico 0.10.1 Cotton, soybeanCotton, soybean

ColombiaColombia <0.1<0.1 Cotton, carnationCotton, carnation

ChileChile <0.1<0.1 Maize, soybean, canolaMaize, soybean, canola

FranceFrance <0.1<0.1 MaizeMaize

HondurasHonduras <0.1<0.1 MaizeMaize

Czech RepublicCzech Republic <0.1<0.1 MaizeMaize

PortugalPortugal <0.1<0.1 MaizeMaize

GermanyGermany <0.1<0.1 MaizeMaize

SlovakiaSlovakia <0.1<0.1 MaizeMaize

RomaniaRomania <0.1<0.1 MaizeMaize

PolandPoland <0.1<0.1 MaizeMaize



nn GMOsGMOs cultivations statistic worldwide, incultivations statistic worldwide, in

20072007



The USproducesnearly two-

thirds of all

GM cropsgrownaround theworld.

Over

one-thirdof all GMcrops aregrownoutsideUS.



nn GMOsGMOs cultivations statistic worldwide, incultivations statistic worldwide, in

20082008



nn The main cultivators of biotech crops, inThe main cultivators of biotech crops, in

20082008



Evolution of biotech soybean in the worldEvolution of biotech soybean in the world

(mil. ha)(mil. ha)nn ForFor soybeansoybean, the global GM, the global GM

area remained unchanged inarea remained unchanged incomparison with 2006 (58.6comparison with 2006 (58.6million hectares).million hectares).

nn Above Above--average increasesaverage increases

were noted in Brazil (+30% towere noted in Brazil (+30% to15 million hectares) and15 million hectares) andParaguay (+30% to 2.6 millionParaguay (+30% to 2.6 millionhectares).hectares).

nn As a result of reduced soy As a result of reduced soyproduction in the USA, aproduction in the USA, adecrease in area for thedecrease in area for the

cultivation of GM soybeanscultivation of GM soybeanswas noted.was noted.

nn Other countries employing GMOther countries employing GMsoybeans include Argentina,soybeans include Argentina,Canada, Uruguay, SouthCanada, Uruguay, South

Africa and Chile. Africa and Chile.



Evolution of biotech maize in the worldEvolution of biotech maize in the world

(mil. ha)(mil. ha)



Evolution of biotech rapeseed in theEvolution of biotech rapeseed in the

worldworld (mil. ha)(mil. ha)



Evolution of biotech cotton in the worldEvolution of biotech cotton in the world

(mil. ha)(mil. ha)



Evolution of biotech maize in the EUEvolution of biotech maize in the EU (ha)(ha)

20062006 20072007

SpainSpain 53,70053,700 75,15075,150

FranceFrance 5,0005,000 21,20021,200Czech RepublicCzech Republic 1,2901,290 5,0005,000

PortugalPortugal 1,2501,250 4,1994,199

GermanyGermany 250250 2,6852,685

SlovakiaSlovakia 3030 900900

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