First detection of transgenic soy (Glycine Max) cultivated in the Ecuadorian coast using participatory monitoring methods

Journal or Publishing Institution: CienciAmérica

Date of Publication: 12/05/2016

Study: https://dialnet.unirioja.es/descarga/articulo/6163740.pdf

Author(s): Bareno, R.I., and Velasquez, E.B.

Article Type: Study

Abstract:

This is the first evidence of the presence of Genetically Modified (GM) soybeans in the producing areas of this crop in the provinces of Los Ríos and Guayas in Ecuador. The detection was done through a field monitoring, using a kit based on an immunological technique. This finding accounts for the lack of a systematic program of monitoring and surveillance, and the urgency of implementing it, to comply with the constitutional mandate that declares the country GM free.

Keywords: genetically modified (GM) soybean, genetically engineered (GE), Roundup Ready soybean, glyphosate tolerant soybean, transgenic crops, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), participative monitoring, detection, Ecuador

Citation:

Bareno, R.I., and Velasquez, E.B., 2016, 5 December. First Detection of Transgenic Soy (Glycine Max) Cultivated in the Ecuadorian Coast. Primera Detección De Soya Transgénica (Glycinemax) Cultivada En La Costa Ecuatoriana usando Métodos de Monitoreo Participativo. CienciAmérica, pp. 75-82.

Category:

• Environmental effects
• Regulatory issues

Record ID: 195