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In 2009 the government of Mexico created a regulatory pathway for genetically modified maize, [85] but because Mexico is the center of diversity for maize, gene flow could affect a large fraction of the world's maize strains. [86] [87] A 2001 report in Nature presented evidence that Bt maize was cross-breeding with unmodified maize in Mexico. [88]
In 2004, Monsanto sought approval in Europe to introduce MON 863. Approval was granted in 2005 for use in feed [5] and in 2006 for use in food. [6] There was controversy over acceptance by regulatory bodies of industry-funded toxicity studies and over the design of those studies led by Pr Gilles-Éric Séralini, who was on the committee that reviewed MON863 for the French government.
Mainland Canada is one of the world's largest producers of GM canola [2] and also grows GM maize, soybean and sugarbeet. [3] Health Canada, under the Food and Drugs Act, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency [4] are responsible for evaluating the safety and nutritional value of genetically modified foods.
Getty Images About 20 years ago, a company now owned by Monsanto (MON) introduced the Flavr Savr tomato -- the first genetically modified organism approved for consumption in the United States.
MON 809 is an Insect Resistant maize under license from Monsanto. [5] MON 810 is an Insect resistant maize expressing the CryIAc protein for lepidopteran insect pest protection. Under license from Monsanto. [6] MON 832 is an herbicide tolerant maize under license from Monsanto. MON 863 is an Insect Resistant maize under license from Monsanto. [7]
Genetically modified organisms refers to any plant, animal or microorganism that has been genetically altered, due to modern biotechnology like genetic engineering. Often, GMOs are labeled “GE ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 13 January 2025. Foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA Part of a series on Genetic engineering Genetically modified organisms Bacteria Viruses Animals Mammals Fish Insects Plants Maize/corn Rice Soybean Potato History and regulation History Regulation Substantial ...
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