Prof. Lam Hon-Ming issued a new book named “one bean
one world” (一豆一世界) and arranged a popular
science lecture entitled “N Myths about Soybeans” and new book signing meeting (「有關大豆的N個迷思」科普講座 暨新書簽名會) on 21st Jun
2023. I attended this event and took a photo in front of theater.
Firstly, Prof. Lam discussed the nutrient of Soybean and
different types of bean had different amount of nutrient in terms of protein,
fat, flavonoid (黃酮素), starch and glycemic
index (GI) (血糖生成指数).
Then Prof. Lam further discussed some myths about
soybean. For instance, do Isoflavones (大豆黃酮素) as Estrogen (雌激素) caused cancer like breast, ovarian and uterine cancer?
Does it affect male reproductive hormones? Do Isoflavones cause or prevent
cancer? Many studies for above questions had no conclusion yet. Because both
positive and negative research results were found.
And then Prof. Lam mentioned the relationship between
soybean and environment. He said ancient China knew planting bean compensated soil
nutrient with other plants. Then England four-field crop rotation (四田輪作) as agricultural
revolution that supported the later industry revolution. Some arguments about
planting soybean that cause Amazon rainforest reduction. It is a very complicated
economic problem.
After that Prof. Lam introduced the transgene soybean
that belongs to genetically modified crops. Has it directly dangerous to human
health? Based on EU research, there is no scientific evidence associating GMOs
with higher risks for the environment or for food and feed safety than
conventional plants and organisms.
Finally, Prof. Lam briefed the history of China soybean.
Soybean also related to Confucius filial piety that Shu Shui Chenghuan (菽水承歡). 「子路曰:『傷哉!貧也。生無以為養,死無以為禮也。』孔子曰:『啜菽飲水盡其歡,斯之謂孝。』」. The history of China
soybean included it roles in the 1st and 2nd World War.
In Hong Kong, Vitasoy milk aimed to be pool people milk to enhance nutrient for Hong Kong people in 1940.
And then Prof. Lam introduced Chinese scientists for soybean.
The first scientist is Mr. Li Yu Ying who studied in France and established ToFu
factory (豆腐廠).
Chinese scientists who firstly studied soybean in
China.
Then Prof. Lam introduced his partners and teams for
China soybean study.
Lastly, he reviewed his soybean journey named “Bean
Trek” from his nature paper related soybean genome diversity in 2010 to novel
salt tolerance gene in wild soybean in 2014. Then he practiced from paper to
land so as to increase farmer income, and from China to the world, as well as, from
earth to space.
During Q&A, Mrs. Lam (Winnie) chaired the session.
After the seminar, I took a photo with Winnie and
Prof. Lam.
In the signing book meeting, we celebrated Prof. Lam’s
coming birthday.
There are many people queuing for buy and sign the new
book “one bean one world” (一豆一世界).
My book had already signed by Prof. Lam.
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