Maize and Biodiversity: The Effects of Transgenic Maize in Mexico

Assessment of Effects on Genetic Diversity for the Article 13 Initative on Maize and Biodiversity Prepared by Julien Berthaud and Paul Gepts Advisory Group Reviewers: Norman Ellstrand, Peter Raven, Allison Snow and José Luis Solleiro External Reviewers: Lesley Blancas, Rafael Ortega Paczka, Marilyn Warburton and Garrison Wilkes Note: Ten chapters were prepared as background for the work of the Maize Advisory Group and for input to the public symposium, held 11 March 2004, in Oaxaca as part of the CEC Article 13 study on maize and biodiversity. These chapters were later reviewed and revised prior to this release, based on comments received at the symposium and during the subsequent comment period. Responses to reviewers are provided at . This chapter reflects the views of the authors and is not intended to reflect those of the Advisory Group, the CEC Secretariat or the governments of Canada, Mexico or the United States. Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation of North America