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Genetically modified soybean
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<p>A genetically modified soybean is a <a href="/facts/Soybean/reNwxvo2">soybean</a> (<i>Glycine max</i>) that has had <a href="/facts/DNA/nB89Iauz">DNA</a> introduced into it using <a href="/facts/Genetic_engineering/vwdlDR61">genetic engineering</a> techniques.: 5 In 1996, the first genetically modified soybean was introduced to the U.S. by <a href="/facts/Monsanto/6rVAaIXB">Monsanto</a>. In 2014, 90.7 million hectares of GM soybeans were planted worldwide, making up 82% of the total soybeans cultivation area. </p>