| 1 | |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.7 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 27.8 |
| 1999 | 39.9 |
| 2000 | 44.2 |
| 2001 | 52.6 |
| 2002 | 58.7 |
| 2003 | 67.7 |
| 2004 | 81 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2006 | 102 |
Area of Genetically Modified Crops (million hectares)
Sources:
gmo-compass.org
Share:
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.7 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 27.8 |
| 1999 | 39.9 |
| 2000 | 44.2 |
| 2001 | 52.6 |
| 2002 | 58.7 |
| 2003 | 67.7 |
| 2004 | 81 |
| 2005 | 90 |
| 2006 | 102 |
During this span of time, the global coverage of genetically modified crops has consistently increased. Despite certain misgivings the public might have regarding GMO technology, it remains ever-present in the agricultural industry. The most frequently genetically modified crops include soybean, maize, rapeseed, and cotton crops.