Approximately 20 A-share companies have entered the field of gene editing.

It is reported that our country's patent development in the field of gene editing is at a relatively high level globally. Currently, gene editing technology has been used in breeding research for wheat, rice, corn, soybeans, Arabidopsis, tomatoes, tobacco, potatoes, and other crops to improve gene function and traits, with advantages such as selecting for desirable traits, designing and modifying varieties, and increasing yield and quality. According to incomplete statistics from Wind Information, there are approximately 20 listed companies involved in gene editing technology in the A-share market.