B/BE/11/V4
| Host organism | Zea mays (Maize) |
| Trait | Altered growth characteristic resulting from the introduction of a Ga20Oxidase-1 gene |
| Company/Institution | VIB |
| Title of the project | Scientific field research using maize that has altered growth characteristics |
| Year(s) of release, as requested by the applicant | 2012 - 2014 |
| Effective year(s) of release | |
| Period of release | |
| Location(s) | municipality of Wetteren |
| Number of sites | 1 |
| Total surface | 500 m² |
| Containment measures | |
| Monitoring measures | During the trial: visual control of the flowering; each male spike will immediately be removed and destroyed. After the trial: cultivation on the parcel of a slow growing crop (other than maize) with visual control twice a month from May till August; every appearing maize plant will immediately be removed and destroyed. |
| Status | Authorized on 10 April 2012 |
| Type of procedure | Standard procedure - Chapter II Royal Decree 21 February 2005 |
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Information for the public
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B/BE/11/V4 - Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF)
Public information presented according to the provisions of Directive 2001/18/EC
- B/BE/11/V4 – Informatie fiche bestemd voor het publiek (voorbereid door de kennisgever)
- B/BE/11/V4 - Fiche d'information destinée au public (préparée par le notifiant)
Information related to the decision procedure
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B/BE/11/V4 - Advice Biosafety Advisory Council
16 March 2016: The Biosafety Advisory Council issues a positive advice (with conditions) for this trial.
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B/BE/11/V4 - Decision of the Federal Ministers (FINAL DECISION)
10 April 2012: The Federal Ministers give a positive decision for this trial.
