Relatively satisfied insects in transgenic soils

2007/07/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Biologia
• Genetika
• Nekazaritza
• Ingurumena

A study conducted on 42 plots has revealed that crops prepared to produce insecticides against pests do not seriously harm the rest of insects. According to the study, there are more non-target insects than in crops traditionally impregnated with insecticides in transgenic cotton and corn plantations. However, there are fewer insects in them than in plantations where no insecticides or transgenic plants have been used.

The plants are transformed to produce the toxin that secretes the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, protecting the harvest of insects that are pests. According to this study, there are no reasons for concern, except insects that are not subject to study, but experts say that more and more research will be necessary.