Profile of genetically modified plants authorized in Mexico

Mexico is a center of origin for several economically important plants including maize, cotton, and cocoa. Maize represents more than a food crop, has been declared a biological, cultural, agricultural and economic patrimony, and is linked to the national identity of Mexicans. In this review, we des...

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Published in:GM crops & food 2018-07, Vol.9 (3), p.152-168
Main Authors: Garcia Ruiz, Mayra Teresa, Knapp, Aaron N., Garcia-Ruiz, Hernan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
biosafety
biosafety regulation
center of origin
Consumer Product Safety
Containment of Biohazards
corn
cotton
food crops
genetically modified plants
indigenous species
maize
Mexicans
Mexico
Plants, Genetically Modified - physiology
Review
Social Control, Formal
transgenic plants
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Summary:Mexico is a center of origin for several economically important plants including maize, cotton, and cocoa. Maize represents more than a food crop, has been declared a biological, cultural, agricultural and economic patrimony, and is linked to the national identity of Mexicans. In this review, we describe the historic and current use of genetically modified plants in Mexico and factors that contributed to the development of the biosafety regulation. We developed a database containing all permit applications received by the government to release genetically modified plants. A temporal and geographical analysis identified the plant species that have been authorized for experimental purposes, pilot programs, or commercial production, the geographic areas where they have been released, and the traits that have been introduced. Results show that Mexico has faced a dual challenge: accepting the benefits of genetically modified plants and their products, while protecting native plant biodiversity.
ISSN:2164-5698
2164-5701
2164-5701
DOI:10.1080/21645698.2018.1507601