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BCH-DEC-DE-101391-4   |   PDF   |   Print   |  
published: 20 Sep 2010 last updated: 15 Mar 2024
Amendment
No
General Information
6786-01-0145 (adv. 42010.0145); Decision regarding the deliberate release (field trial) of genetically modified poplars (Populus x canescens) transformed with plasmid p70gshI, issued by the German Competent Authority
EN
28 Apr 2003
Yes
Subject of the decision, notification, communication or declaration
  • Decision on LMOs for intentional introduction into the environment (according to Article 10 or domestic regulatory framework)
LMOs for intentional introduction into the environment
No
No
Yes
No
No
Result of the decision
Approval of the import and/or use of the LMO(s) with conditions
some confinement measures:
• field trial takes place on two 0.16 ha fenced sites
• an area 15 m wide surrounding the field trials must be controlled adequately on occurrence of genetically modified poplars, these must be destroyed.
• any plant material must be carried in closed and clearly marked repositories
• during flowering period of poplars the genetically modified plants must be monitored on flower setting at least twice a week. Any gm trees settings must be destroyed before flowering.
• the trees must be covered in a way that impedes loss of leaves.
• Likewise, the leaves remaining on the site must be stored in a way that loss is impeded. A plastic layer shall cover the soil where these leaves will be stored.
• after the end of the field trial remaining fertile plant material must be destroyed in a way that impedes germination.
• control of release site and surrounding 15 m wide area for volunteers 2 years after end of experiments, volunteers have to be destroyed. Cultivation of plants that ease control for volunteers, no trees before volunteer control is finished.
EN
To comply with requirements of Directive 2001/18/EC, Gentechnikgesetz [German Gene Technology Act]:
reduce possibility of GMO spread/establishment.
EN
LMO identification & risk assessment
  • BCH-LMO-SCBD-101272-6 Living Modified Organism Poplar modified for increased glutathione content
    University of Freiburg(ALU) | Resistance to antibiotics (Kanamycin), Use in industrial applications (Bioremediation)
  • BCH-RA-DE-101390-4 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process 6786-01-0145 (adv. 42010.0145); Summary of the risk assessment of a deliberate release (field trial) of genetically modified poplars (Populus x canescens) transformed with plasmid p70gshI, issued by the German Competent Authority
    Poplar modified for increased glutathione content | Gray Poplar, Resistance to antibiotics, Use in industrial applications
Document on the decision, communication, notification or declaration
Additional Information
type of decision: field trial
LMO: ggs11
legal basis: Directive 2001/18/EC, Gentechnikgesetz [German Gene Technology Act]
scope: test of field performance of LMO
authorization valid from 28 April 2003 to 31 December 2005
locations: experimental fields located in 2 different villages in Germany; for details see German LMO/GMO location register (http://apps2.bvl.bund.de/stareg_web/showflaechen.do)
size: 1.600 m²/site/year
max. 72 LMO/site

- There is a Summary Notification Information Format available on the Internet (WebSNIF) for B/DE/02/145

Publications regarding this field trial:
Publications:
Arisi, A.-C.M., Noctor, G., Foyer, C.H. & Jouanin, L. (1997) Modification of thiol contents in poplars (Populus tremula x P. alba) overexpressing enzymes involved in glutathione synthesis. Planta, 203: 362-372.

G. Gyulai, M. Humphreys, A. Bittsánszky, K. Skot, J. Kiss, L. Skot, G. Gullner, S. Heywood, Z. Szabo, A. Lovatt, L. Radimszky, H. Roderick, M. Abberton, H. Rennenberg, T. Kömives, L. Heszky: AFLP analysis and improved phytoextraction capacity of transgenic gshI poplar clones Populus x canescens L for Copper in vitro Z. Naturforsch, 2005; 60c: 300-306

# A.D. Peuke, H. Rennenberg: Phytoremediation with transgenic trees. Z. Naturforsch., 2005; 60c: 199-207

# A.D. Peuke, H. Rennenberg: Phytoremediation: Molecular biology requirements for application environmental protection public attention and feasibility EMBO Reports, 2005; 6: 497-501

T. Hartmann, P. Hönicke, M. Wirtz, R. Hell, H. Rennenberg, S. Kopriva: Regulation of sulphate assimilation by glutathione in poplars Populus tremula x P alba of wild type and overexpressing γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase in the cytosol J Exp Bot, 2004; 55: 837-845
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