Four major global biotech crops
| Crop Plant | Biotech Crop Plantings 2016 (Mn ha) | Global Adoption |
|---|---|---|
| Soybean | 91.4 | 78% |
| Maize | 60.6 | 33% |
| Cotton | 22.3 | 64% |
| Oil Seed Rape | 8.6 | 24% |
Top 10 Countries for Biotech Crop Growth (2016)
| 2016 Rank | Country | Biotech Crop Area (Mn ha) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 72.9 |
| 2 | Brazil | 49.1 |
| 3 | Argentina | 23.8 |
| 4 | Canada | 11.6 |
| 5 | India | 10.8 |
| 6 | Paraguay | 3.6 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 2.9 |
| 8 | China | 2.8 |
| 9 | South Africa | 2.7 |
| 10 | Uruguay | 1.3 |