Seed giants want transparent GMO crop reviews in China

Beijing

GLOBAL seed giants have called for a transparent, science-based approval process for new crop types, after China approved two more genetically modified (GMO) crops for import, but left four others on the waiting list.

China on Monday approved Syngenta's 5307 insect-resistant corn, sold under the Agrisure Duracade brand, and Monsanto's 87427 glyphosate-resistant corn, sold under the Roundup Ready brand, for a period of three years.

The move was the second in a month to expand access to biotec…