Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (9): 255-265.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2020-1422

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Research Progress in the Effects of Genetically Modified Crops on Soil Microbial Community

WANG Ting1(), YANG Yang1, LI Jin-ping1, DU Kun2()   

  1. 1. College of Biosciences and Biotechnology,Yangzhou University,Yangzhou 225009
    2. Basic Experimental Teaching Center of Life Sciences,Yangzhou University,Yangzhou 225009
  • Received:2020-11-20 Online:2021-09-26 Published:2021-10-25
  • Contact: DU Kun E-mail:1499075715@qq.com;dukun@yzu.edu.cn

Abstract:

The safety of genetically modified crops is one of the hot issues in the world. Soil microorganisms play an essential role in soil organic matter transformation,nutrient mineralization,humus formation and soil structure improvement. Although transgenic crops have great potential in improving agricultural production,their potential effects on soil security and soil microorganisms need further in-depth study. This paper reviews the effects of insect-resistant,disease-resistant and herbicide-resistant genetically modified crops on soil microbial diversity and community structure. Then the paper puts forward the issues that should be considered in the evaluation of soil ecological security of transgenic crops,and makes a prospect for the future work.

Key words: genetically modified crops, safety evaluation, microbial diversity