Date of publication: November 24,
2006
Source:
http://gmoinfo.jrc.it/gmp_browse_geninf.asp
Notification number:
B/LT/06/01
Member State
Lithuania
Date of Acknowledgement
26/10/2006 00:00:00
Title of the Project
Notification for the field testing of
spring oilseed rape (Brassica napus) genetically modified for
improved oil composition in the seed
Proposed period of release:
01/04/2007 00:00:00 to 31/10/2011
00:00:00
Name of the Institute(s) or
Company(ies)
BASF Plant Science GmbH,
Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, D-67056 Ludwigshaven GERMANY;
3. Is the same GMPt release planned
elsewhere in the Community?
Yes:
Has the same GMPt been notified
elsewhere by the same notifier?
Yes
If yes, notification number(s):
Other notifications
Chile
Genetically modified plant
Complete name of the recipient or
parental plant(s)
|
Common Name |
Family Name |
Genus |
Species |
Subspecies |
Cultivar/breeding line |
| canola |
brassicaceae |
brassica |
brassica napus |
napus (syn. oleifera) |
Westar |
2. Description of the traits and
characteristics which have been introduced or modified,
including marker genes and previous modifications:
- improved oil composition in the seed
- nptII gene (neomycin phosphotransferase II) as selectable
marker gene to identify transgenic cells in tissue culture
Genetic modification
3. Type of genetic modification:
Insertion;
In case of insertion of genetic
material, give the source and intended function of each
constituent fragment of the region to be inserted:
napin promoter from Brassica napus
Delta-6 desaturase gene from Phytium irregulare
Delta-5 desaturase gene from Thraustochytrium spp.
Delta-6 elongase gene from Physcomitrella patens
Delta-12 desaturase gene from Calendula officinalis
ocs (octopin synthase) terminator from A. tumefaciens
recombination sites mr-attB1 and mr-attB2 used for construction
of the vector
Promoter and terminator from nopaline synthase (nos) gene, from
A. tumefaciens,
nptII gene (neomycin phosphotransferase II) from E. coli
6. Brief description of the method used
for the genetic modification:
Plasmid DNA was introduced into the
rape seed lines by Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer
technology. This is standard technology for Brassica napus
transformation.
7. If the recipient or parental plant is
a forest tree species, describe ways and extent of dissemination
and specific factors affecting dissemination:
Not applicable.
Experimental Release
1. Purpose of the release:
The specific purpose of the release is
the evaluation of the performance of the added trait under field
conditions for research purposes.
2. Geographical location of the site:
The 2 release sites will be located in
the Klaipeda municipality.
3. Size of the site (m2):
The genetically modified plants will
occupy no more than 1 ha (10,000m2) in an experimental plot of
less than 2 ha.
4. Relevant data regarding previous
releases carried out with the same GM-plant, if any,
specifically related to the potential environmental and human
health impacts from the release:
No previous releases have been carried
out.
Environmental Impact and Risk
Management
Summary of the potential environmental
impact from the release of the GMPts:
The genetically modified oilseed rape
lines show an altered fatty acid composition in seeds towards
very long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. The plant material
also shows tolerance to the aminoglycoside type antibiotics
kanamycin and neomycin in tissue culture.
The added traits are not likely to have a critical influence
under field conditions on any important competitive factors such
as pollen production/dispersal, fertility or compatibility,
nectar production, seed dispersal or general fitness. Based on
observations in the greenhouse the genetically modified oilseed
rape lines do not differ from the parental control lines in
their morphology, flowering time, germination rate or kernel
weight. No difference regarding persistence in agricultural
habitats or invasiveness in natural habitats or persistence in
agricultural habitats compared to conventional oilseed rape is
expected.
Considering the very low likelihood of the introduced traits to
confer increased fitness or the GM oilseed rape lines in any
other way to become more persistent than the parental Brassica
napus plant material in agricultural habitats or more invasive
in natural habitats, the overall impact is expected to be
negligible.
Any effects from the nptII gene on non-target organisms are not
expected and have not been reported from other field trials
harbouring this trait. The nptII gene is already present in the
environment, since it is derived from soil organisms.
Brief description of any measures
taken for the management of risks:
An isolation distance of 500m to other
Brassica crops will be observed. Planting and harvesting
equipment will be cleaned on site to prevent the dispersal of GM
seeds. There will be no oilseed rape or any other crossable crop
cultivation on the release area the following four years after
the release. Potential volunteers will be monitored and removed
according to conventional agricultural practice. During the
release the trial site will be monitored at defined intervals.
Summary of foreseen field trial
studies focused to gain new data on environmental and human
health impact from the release:
Not applicable.
Final report
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European Commission administrative
information
Consent given by the Competent
Authority:
Not known |
