Entomology faculty collaborate in developing Mexico’s National Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology

Several Entomology Department faculty collaborated in developing Mexico's National Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology, which was held Aug. 18 - 24, 2013 in Mexico City.

Several Entomology Department faculty collaborated in developing Mexico’s National Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology, which was held Aug. 18-24, 2013 in Mexico City. David Mota-Sanchez and Karim Maredia coordinated with the Mexican Secretary of Agriculture to develop the forum. Invited speakers from MSU included Chris DiFonzo and Robert Hollingworth from the Department of Entomology, Rebecca Grumet (Horticulture Department) and Frederic Erbish.  Richard Kaitany from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development also participated. The objective of the forum was to introduce attendees to international regulation on the biosecurity of genetically modified organisms, the relationship between plant breeding and biotechnology, the use of GM crops, intellectual property, insecticide resistance, food safety and provide an overview on the current regulatory framework and its implementation in the U.S., Brazil, European Community and Mexico. About 70 participants from Mexican federal agencies, scientists, farmers, and industry attended the forum.

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