The genetically modified maize plants have an altered composition of their cell wall resulting from the introduction of a mutation in the CCR1 and/or CCR3 genes. These mutations lead to the inactivation of these genes. The plants have up to 20% less lignin in their cell walls which is expected to contribute to a better digestibility of the maize thereby improving the feed conversion rate.
The risk of spread of the modified properties to the environment is mitigated by removing the tassel, thus preventing the spread of modified pollen to non-modified maize plants in the surroundings. The formed modified seeds are, as already stated above, well retained in the cobs and these cobs will be very carefully hand harvested, thus preventing any spread of seeds to the environment. Experience with such field trials in the past 8 years has shown that the way the cobs are harvested effectively prevents any volunteers being formed. The field trial plot is surrounded by a 1.80 m high wire fence to prevent accidental trespassing and accidental removal or spread of GM material.
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Public information according to the provisions of Directive 2001/18/EC
B/BE/22/V2 - Informationsblatt für die Öffentlichkeit (vom Anmelder erstellt)Information related to the decision procedure
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24 March 2022: The Biosafety Advisory Council issues a positive advice (with conditions) for this trial.
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20 April 2022: The Federal Ministers give a positive decision (with conditions) for this trial.