Biological characteristics of transgenic glyphosate-resistant semiwild soybean and its competitive ability against weeds for survival

Genetically modified crops have the advantages of high yield, strong resistance and low cost, and are currently cultivated in many countries around the world. During our research, we discovered a type of semiwild soybean that emerged due to genetic drift at a transgenic test site. However, the potential risks of genetically modified crops in the process of environmental release, such as gene drift, weeding, impact on soil ecological environment, have raised concerns whether genetically modified glyphosate-resistant soybeans can be widely promoted. This study investigated the biological characteristics of genetically modified glyphosate-resistant semiwild soybean from various perspectives. Based on this, the study further evaluated the survival competitiveness of genetically modified glyphosate-resistant semiwild soybean against weeds. These results indicate that this transgenic material retains some characteristics of wild type soybean while exhibiting unique advantages in physiological functions and adaptability.