According to Xinhua News Agency, Washington, June 2 — A genetically modified wheat variety that had been abandoned for nearly a decade has recently reappeared on farmlands in the United States, sparking global concern. The unexpected discovery has raised questions about biosecurity and regulatory oversight in agricultural practices. In April this year, a farmer in Oregon noticed that some wheat plants continued to grow despite being sprayed with herbicides. He sent samples to Oregon State University, where initial tests revealed the wheat was resistant to common herbicides. Since genetically modified wheat is not approved for commercial planting in the U.S., the USDA was quickly alerted in early May. Field investigations confirmed that the wheat was a type developed by Monsanto over ten years ago, designed to be resistant to insecticides. The USDA officially announced the incident on May 29. Researchers remain puzzled about how the genetically modified wheat ended up in Oregon. Monsanto had withdrawn its application for commercial planting nine years ago, and the last field trial of this particular strain took place in 2001. There is a significant gap in both time and location between the original trials and the current discovery. At the time, the USDA had approved experimental plots in 16 states, but none were near the current site. Experts from Oregon State University noted that the original experiments involved Spring wheat, while the current strain is winter wheat. The USDA emphasized that multiple experts have been on-site to investigate. Under U.S. law, anyone found cultivating GM wheat without authorization could face severe penalties, including fines of up to one million dollars. Following the announcement, Japan canceled an order for U.S. wheat, and South Korea suspended imports of U.S. soft white wheat. The European Union also instructed member states to conduct inspections on U.S. wheat imports. Meanwhile, the U.S. government urged its trading partners not to worry, citing a 2004 FDA assessment that concluded the genetically modified wheat posed no threat to food safety. However, the incident has reignited debates about the long-term implications of GMOs in agriculture. Since 1997, Monsanto invested heavily in developing herbicide-resistant wheat varieties like "Roundup Ready." These strains showed yields 5% to 15% higher than conventional wheat. However, due to public opposition, the company withdrew its planting application in 2004. Despite this, the development of GM wheat hasn’t been entirely shelved. Over the past decade, industry leaders and biotech firms have continued discussions on when and how to reintroduce genetically modified wheat into the global market. stainless steel, sink strainer,fruit vegetable washing drain basket,kitchen tool,draining rack, draining basket. Shenzhen Lanejoy Technology Co.,LTD , https://www.szlanejoy.com