Transgenic crops in Central American agriculture

Transgenic crops are likely to enter Central America in the coming years, either legally or illegally. Unfortunately, with a few exceptions, the region is uninformed of the potential benefits and risks of this new technology. Besides, no appropriate recommendations, policies, or regulations about the use of these crops have been developed. In May 1996, a workshop in Honduras focused on information, analysis and recommendations on the use of transgenic crops in Central America, with an emphasis on Bacillus thuringiensis transgenic varieties.