Publications by authors named "Enrique Rosales Robles"
Article Synopsis
- For over 20 years, genetically modified (GM) cotton, particularly Bt cotton, has been the most cultivated crop in Mexico, significantly improving pest control and reducing production costs in a previously struggling industry.
- Research shows that the usage of GM cotton has led to environmental benefits, such as a reduction in chemical insecticide use and no development of insect resistance due to effective management strategies.
- Despite successes, there are still concerns about controlling the gene flow from GM cotton to wild relatives, necessitating ongoing monitoring and preventative measures during the cotton transport process.
Plant characterization of genetically modified maize hybrids MON-89Ø34-3 × MON-88Ø17-3, MON-89Ø34-3 × MON-ØØ6Ø3-6, and MON-ØØ6Ø3-6: alternatives for maize production in Mexico.
Oscar Heredia Díaz José Luis Aldaba Meza Baltazar M Baltazar Germán Bojórquez Bojórquez Luciano Castro Espinoza Enrique Rosales Robles
Transgenic Res
February 2017
Article Synopsis
- Environmental risk assessment (ERA) evaluates whether genetically modified (GM) crops, specifically insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant maize hybrids, could pose increased pest potential or environmental harm compared to conventional maize.
- Studies conducted across five ecoregions in Mexico from 2009-2013 showed no significant differences in aspects like stand count and lodging between GM hybrids and conventional maize, indicating minimal ecological risks.
- While some phenotypic differences were noted in seedling vigor and grain characteristics, these differences are not expected to lead to ecological risks, suggesting that the GM hybrids can effectively protect crops from insect damage without additional environmental concerns.