Jairo Rodriguez Chalarca

23 years of experience in formulation and evaluation and management of research projects associated with biotech crops in Colombia, addressing two specific lines: (a) Effects on non-white organisms and
(b) monitoring the susceptibility of white insects (pests) to the Bt and Vip proteins within the Biosafety program of GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) in Colombia.
Extensive experience in the area of training professionals, technicians, students and farmers on issues related to:
(i) Integrated Pest Management (MIP),
(ii) GMO Biosafety and
(iii) Pest insect monitoring as a pillar of the MIP.