Less than 20% of corn, soy, and cotton plants were genetically engineered in 1996. By 2009, 85% of corn and 91% of soybeans were.
The need for global solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges is greater than ever. The Center for Sustainable Systems, within the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan, leads interdisciplinary research to support the design, assessment, and management of systems that meet societal needs in a more sustainable manner.

