Have you ever heard of Yuan Lao's hybrid rice? This is not only a filling story, but also a legend. Yuan Longping, a name, a faith, changed the fate of hundreds of millions of Chinese with his own hands. But just when we were enjoying this scientific and technological achievement, some people began to promote genetically modified organisms.
In the 1960s, Mr. Yuan Longping began his research on hybrid rice in this context. Do you think about how great it is for a person to shut himself up in the laboratory and in the field, experimenting day and night, just so that we ordinary people can have enough to eat!
Yuan Lao's hybrid rice, with its high yield and strong resistance to stress, can be said to have revolutionized China's agricultural production. By the 1980s, China's total grain production had doubled, thanks in large part to Yuan Lao's hybrid rice technology. This is not only a technological breakthrough, but also a subversion of agricultural tradition.
Just when everyone was immersed in the joy of the harvest brought by hybrid rice, transgenic technology quietly emerged. This technology is mainly researched and promoted in Western countries, focusing on yield increase and insect resistance. At the beginning of the 21st century, genetically modified technology also began to attract widespread attention and discussion in China. Some experts are beginning to tout this technology, saying that it is the future of agriculture.
But what do you say, although this genetically modified technology seems to be lofty, it can modify the genes of crops, so that crops are more productive and more resistant. But after all, it is artificially modified at the genetic level, and who can guarantee that there will be no side effects?
Some experts say that this technology may affect the quality of crops and may even pose a potential threat to human health. This makes many ordinary people like me start to worry that we eat food, not experiments.
In the midst of this concern, Yuan Lao still insisted on his hybrid rice research. He is well aware that hybrid rice is based on natural selection and artificial assistance, and is completely in line with the laws of nature. This technology has been proven in China and around the world, and the hunger of hundreds of millions of people has been alleviated, which is an achievement that cannot be denied by any technology.
Proponents of GM technology believe that with the advancement of science and technology, GM crops will be safer and more reliable, and can solve more global food problems. Proponents of traditional hybrid rice, scientists like Yuan Lao, still insist on the combination of tradition and nature, emphasizing safety and long-term sustainability.
In the blink of an eye, Yuan Lao's hybrid rice has helped many countries in China and even the world to achieve food self-sufficiency, what a remarkable achievement! And Yuan Lao has also become a hero in the hearts of countless Chinese from an ordinary agricultural scientist. Whenever you see the golden rice fields during the harvest season, you will thank this old man for bringing us the joy of this harvest.
Just as we were enjoying the joy of the harvest, the topic of genetically modified organisms was once again pushed to the forefront. Some people say that GMO is the future, a symbol of progress. But there are also concerns about what risks lie behind this unknown progress.
Although Mr. Yuan is old, he expressed concern about the discussion. He stressed on many occasions that the development of science and technology must be premised on the well-being of people, and that we should not blindly pursue scientific and technological progress while ignoring the risks that may be brought about. He firmly believes that the continuous development and improvement of hybrid rice technology can continue to contribute to world food security while ensuring food security.
Yuan Lao and his hybrid rice became a symbol of this era. The discussion and application of genetically modified technology is also continuing, and how it develops, Yuan Lao's contribution and the concept he adheres to have been deeply imprinted in people's hearts.