The genetically modified maize plants have an altered composition of their cell wall resulting from the presence of mutations in three genes involved in the biosynthesis of lignin.
The risk of spread of the modified properties to the environment is mitigated by removing the tassel, thus preventing the spread of modified pollen to non-modified maize plants in the surroundings. The formed modified seeds are well retained in the cobs
and these cobs will be very carefully hand harvested, thus preventing any spread of seeds to the environment. Experience with such field trials in the past 12 years has shown that the way the cobs are harvested effectively prevents any volunteers being formed. The field trial plot is surrounded by a 1.80 m high wire fence to prevent accidental trespassing and accidental removal or spread of GM material.
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Information for the public
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Public information according to the provisions of Directive 2001/18/EC
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B/BE/24/V3 – Informatiefiche bestemd voor het publiek (voorbereid door de kennisgever)Information related to the decision procedure
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12 March 2024: The Biosafety Advisory Council issues a positive advice for this trial.