China: Second Genetically Engineered Corn and Soybean Variety Registration List Finalized

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2024-0129
On October 8, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the registration of 30 genetically engineered (GE) corn and soy varieties, including 27 GE corn varieties and three GE soybean varieties. The second list of GE corn and soybean varieties was released initially for public comment on March 19, 2024. This report provides a link to a previous report containing an unofficial translation of the 30 GE corn and soybean varieties along with their yield performance information.

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