Status and challenges of genetically modified crops and food in Ecuador

Santos, E.B. de los; Sánchez, E.; Hidalgo, L.; Chávez, T.; Villao, L.; Pacheco, Ramiro Aedo; Navarrete, O.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2016.1110.33

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“…In the last decade, the government has developed policies focused on sustainable development (Santos et al, 2016;SENPLADES, 2013) that are more the result of from-above planning rather than the product of a collective stakeholders' agreement.…”

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Benchmarking agri-food sustainability certifications: Evidences from applying SAFA in the Ecuadorian banana agri-system

Bonisoli

Gómez

Piedra‐Muñoz

et al. 2019

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Section: The Banana Agri-systemmentioning

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Benchmarking agri-food sustainability certifications: Evidences from applying SAFA in the Ecuadorian banana agri-system

Bonisoli

Gómez

Piedra‐Muñoz

et al. 2019

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…These positive MON810 food product were positive also for GTS 40-3-2 (Table 1 ). A total of nine samples between GTS 40-3-2 and MON810 exceeded the umbral allowed of transgenic component to be labeled, and only four food products were labeled with “contains transgenic” as indicated in article 151 of the Ecuadorian Organic Health Law [ 5 ].…”

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“…Finally, in Art. 22 of Sanitary Regulations Substitutive Labeling of Foods Processed for Human Consumption in Ecuador in 2014 mentioned: all processed food for human consumption that contains transgenic components should include in its label the words “contains transgenic” and should be labeled if at least 0.9% of transgenic component is encountered in the whole product, not only the ingredient [ 5 ].…”

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Comparison of three DNA extraction methods for the detection and quantification of GMO in Ecuadorian manufactured food

Pacheco

Justo²,

Mendoza³

et al. 2017

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ObjectivesIn Ecuador, food products need to be labeled if exceeded 0.9% of transgenic content in whole products. For the detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), three DNA extraction methods were tested in 35 food products commercialized in Ecuador. Samples with positive amplification of endogenous genes were screened for the presence of the Cauliflower mosaic virus 35S-promoter (P35S) and the nopaline synthase-terminator (Tnos). TaqMan™ probes were used for determination of transgenic content of the GTS 40-3-2 and MON810 events through quantitative PCR (qPCR).ResultsTwenty-six processed food samples were positive for the P35S alone and eight samples for the Tnos and P35S. Absolute qPCR results indicated that eleven samples were positive for GTS 40-3-2 specific event and two for MON810 specific event. A total of nine samples for events GTS 40-3-2 and MON810 exceeded the umbral allowed of transgenic content in the whole food product with the specific events. Different food products may require different DNA extraction protocols for GMO detection through PCR. Among the three methods tested, the DNeasy mericon food kit DNA extraction method obtained higher proportion of amplified endogenous genes through PCR. Finally, event-specific GMOs were detected in food products in Ecuador.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s13104-017-3083-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…Literature search identified numerous publications on general issues of risk management strategies related to GM seed movement, e.g., on transboundary movement of living modified organisms (LMO), market regulations, testing strategies, development of testing methods and database development (Açikgöz et al., 2002; Cantrill, 2008; Cummings, 2002; De Guzman, 2004; Fernandes et al., 2014; Fitting, 2008; Gerdes et al., 2012; Ghosh and Ramanaiah, 2000; Hileman, 2000; Hisano and Altoé, 2008; Horak et al., 2015; Kimani and Gruère, 2010; Kruger et al., 2012; Mousa, 2011; Mulvaney and Krupnik, 2014; Pascher et al., 2017; Putnam et al., 2016; Ryan and Smyth, 2012; Roberts et al., 2015; Rola et al., 2010; Sanchez and Leon, 2016; Santos et al., 2016; Sarmadi et al., 2016; Singh and Randhawa, 2016; Traynor and Komen, 2002; Zafar, 2007; Zhang and Pang, 2009).…”

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Genetically modified seeds and plant propagating material in Europe: potential routes of entrance and current status

Rostoks

Grantina-Ievina

Ievina³

et al. 2019

Heliyon

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Genetically modified organisms (GMO), mainly crop plants, are increasingly grown worldwide leading to large trade volumes of living seeds and other plant material both for cultivation and for food and animal feed. Even though all the traded GMOs have been assessed for their safety with regards to human and animal health and the environment, there still are some concerns regarding the potential uncontrolled release in the environment of authorized or unauthorized GM plants. In this review, we identify the possible entrance routes of GM seeds and other propagating plant material in the EU which could be linked to unauthorized release of GMOs in the environment. In addition, we discuss the situation with GM plant cultivation in some non-EU countries in terms of potential risks for GM seed imports. The available body of information suggests that GM seeds and plant propagating material can enter the EU due to problems with labeling/traceability of GM seed lots, contamination of conventional seed lots and accidental release into the environment of grains imported for food and animal feed. Even though cases of uncontrolled release of authorized GMOs, as well as, release of unauthorized GMOs have been reported, they can be generally attributed to adventitious and technically unavoidable presence with little environmental impact. In conclusion, the probability of GM seeds and plant propagating material illegally entering the cultivation in EU is unlikely. However, specific monitoring programs need to be established and maintained to facilitate the compliance of European farmers with the current GMO legislation.

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Status and challenges of genetically modified crops and food in Ecuador

Cited by 8 publications

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Benchmarking agri-food sustainability certifications: Evidences from applying SAFA in the Ecuadorian banana agri-system

Benchmarking agri-food sustainability certifications: Evidences from applying SAFA in the Ecuadorian banana agri-system

Comparison of three DNA extraction methods for the detection and quantification of GMO in Ecuadorian manufactured food

Genetically modified seeds and plant propagating material in Europe: potential routes of entrance and current status

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