On commercialization and policy recommendations of GM rice and other crops

This brief from the Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy (CAS) provides details of achievements and challenges in research and development (R&D) along with commercialization of genetically modified (GM) crops in China. For instance, scientists and research teams in the R&D of GM crops play leading roles. However, within the research evaluation and rewards system, many scientists pursue only short-term goals, and thus have less incentive towards longer-term goals such as developing genes with favorable traits. Recommendations for improved policy include accelerating the commercialization process of GM crops and promoting the commercialization of insect-resistant rice and high phytase maize