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Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process (RA)
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BCH-RA-DE-103119-4   |   PDF   |   Print   |  
published: 20 Feb 2012 last updated: 31 Jul 2020
General Information
6786-01-0166 (adv. 42010.0166); Summary of the risk assessment of a deliberate release (field trial) of genetically modified potato (Solanum tuberosum) transformed with pPGBzep and pPGBzep-antisense, issued by the German Competent Authority
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30 May 2006
Risk assessment details
  • Potato Modified for reduced expression of Zeaxanthin epoxidase
    | Technische Universität München | accumulation of health improving secondary plant compounds (zeaxanthin), Changes in quality and/or metabolite content (Pigmentation / Coloration), Resistance to antibiotics (Kanamycin, Neomycin)
  • Potato Modified for reduced expression of Zeaxanthin epoxidase
    | Technische Universität München | accumulation of health improving secondary plant metabolites (zeaxanthin), Changes in quality and/or metabolite content (Pigmentation / Coloration), Resistance to antibiotics (Kanamycin, Neomycin)
Methodology and points to consider
The execution of this field trial is not expected to have a negative impact on human or animal health, or on the environment.
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Adverse effects on human or animal health or on the environment are not expected.
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Two field sites in Germany, for details refer to the German LMO/GMO location register (https://apps2.bvl.bund.de/stareg_web/localeSwitch.do?language=en&page=/showflaechen.do?)
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construct specific PCR-based method
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Additional information
deliberate release, no placing on the market.
crops are not intended to be used as food or feed.

related publication:
Weinert N, Meincke R, Gottwald C, Radl V, Dong X, Schloter M, Berg G, Smalla, K (2010) Effects of genetically modified potatoes with increased zeaxanthin content on the abundance and diversity of rhizobacteria with in vitro antagonistic activity do not exceed natural variability among cultivars, Plant and Soil, 326 (1), 437-452
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