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BCH-DEC-DE-103223-4   |   PDF   |   Print   |  
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published: 24 Feb 2012 last updated: 15 Mar 2024
Amendment
No
General Information
6786-01-0167 (adv. 42010.0167); Decision regarding the deliberate release (field trial) of genetically modified potatoes (Solanum tuberosum, variety Désirée) StSDDhpi, issued by the German Competent Authority
EN
15 Mar 2006
No
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
- Fertile plant material (potato tuber) has to be transported and stored in closed and clearly labelled repositories at any time outside the release site and laboratory. The label need to distinctively describe the LMO and it needs to be noted that this potato is unfit for consumption. All remaining fertile plant material has to be destroyed by disruption of their germination capacity (heating or autoclaving).
- Transgenic and non transgenic potatoes have to be stored separately.
- Inspection of release site on unexpected biological traits of the LMO and reciprocal effects between LMO and other organisms has to be accomplished weekly during the experimental release. Particularly it needs to be observed whether the development of the potato plants (from seedling to dead plant) proceeds comparable to wild-type plants and whether habitus, blossom colour and potato berries look as on wild-type plants.
- Monthly inspection of the surrounding area [20 m] of the release site for transgenic potato volunteers and their manual removal and disposal.
- After harvest the first 15-20 cm of upper soil of the release site have to be loosen up. Potato tubers that emerge during that procedure have to be manually collected, removed, and destroyed by disruption of their germination capacity. The release site must not be ploughed.
- After completion of the field trial monthly inspection of release site and surrounding areas [20 m] for transgenic potato volunteers, their documentation and removal and disposal has to be accomplished for one year. The inspection period has to be extended for another year if potato volunteers were observed. The release site must not be cultivated with plants impairing the detection of transgenic volunteers. 
- The release site has to be labeled with a sign noting „trial crops, unfit for consumption“.
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-103124-5 Living Modified Organism Potato modified for heat tolerance and increased yield
    Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology(MPIMP) | Changes in physiology and/or production (Growth rate), Resistance to antibiotics (Ampicillin, Kanamycin, Neomycin)
  • BCH-RA-DE-103222-4 Risk Assessment generated by a regulatory process 6786-01-0167 (adv. 42010.0167); Summary of the risk assessment of a deliberate release (field trial) of genetically modified potatoes (Solanum tuberosum, variety Désirée) StSDDhpi, issued by the German Competent Authority
    Potato modified for heat tolerance and increased yield | Potato, SOLTU, Resistance to antibiotics, Changes in physiology and/or production
Document on the decision, communication, notification or declaration
Additional Information
 type of decision: field trial
 LMO: potato (Solanum tuberosum, variety Désirée) StSDDhpi
 legal basis: Directive 2001/18/EC, Gentechnikgesetz (German Gene Technology Act)
 scope: test of field performance of LMO
 authorization valid in the vegetation periods of the years 2006 to 2009
 locations: One experimental field in Germany; for details see German LMO/GMO location register (http://apps2.bvl.bund.de/stareg_web/localeSwitch.do?language=en&page=/showflaechen.do?)
 size: 7.7 ha, with max. 1,600 plants and 3-5 plants per m²
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