# GM genes are still getting into native Mexican maize

> A new study finds GM genes are still entering native Mexican maize varieties despite a ban on GM maize cultivation in Mexico. The research, led by Dr Sarah Agapito-Tenfen, examines community seed management and social organization in Oaxaca as factors determining contamination.

- Date: 2017-12-15 · published 2017-12-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Mexico · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/67437-gm-genes-are-still-getting-into-native-mexican-maize
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Contamination concerns can affect market access and segregation premiums for non-GM maize, which matters for buyers sourcing corn from Mexico. The direct price impact is limited, as this is a research and regulatory story rather than a supply shock.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: neutral

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CORN | 2019-07-29 | [Mexico corn yields improving but still best market for US](https://feedsoft.ai/events/58063-mexico-corn-yields-improving-but-still-best-market-for-us.md) | -0.6% | -10.6% |
| CORN | 2019-06-04 | [Researchers Discover Genetic Regulators for Starch and Protein in Maize \| Starch Pros](https://feedsoft.ai/events/58923-researchers-discover-genetic-regulators-for-starch-and-protein-in-maize-starch.md) | -0.7% | -0.2% |
| CORN | 2025-02-26 | [CF Industries and Nutrien Q4 market outlooks - Genesis Fertilizers](https://feedsoft.ai/events/26368-cf-industries-and-nutrien-q4-market-outlooks-genesis-fertilizers.md) | -6.0% | -0.4% |
| CORN | 2019-09-16 | [Generally Good Growing Conditions in Top Corn/Bean States](https://feedsoft.ai/events/56906-generally-good-growing-conditions-in-top-corn-bean-states.md) | +3.4% | +8.3% |
| CORN | 2016-11-03 | [Meta-analysis in Mexico Confirms There are No Additional Risks in GM Maize Compared with Conventional Maize- Crop Biotech Update (November 3, 2016) \| Crop Biotech Update - ISAAA.org](https://feedsoft.ai/events/73814-meta-analysis-in-mexico-confirms-there-are-no-additional-risks-in-gm-maize.md) | +2.5% | -2.8% |

## Sources

- gmwatch.org: https://gmwatch.org/en/latest-news/18032-gm-genes-are-still-getting-into-native-mexican-maize

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