Trait
Altered growth characteristics resulting from the introduction of a Ga20Oxidase-1 gene
Host organism
Zea mays
(Maize)
Trait summary
altered growth characteristics
Project title
Scientific field research using maize that has altered growth characteristics
Company / Institution
VIB
Year(s) of release
2012, 2013, 2014
Effective year(s) of release
25 May 2012 to 11 October 2013
Period of release
April/May to October
Location(s)
Municipality of Wetteren
Number of sites
1
Total surface
500 m²
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
B/BE/11/V4 - Summary Notification Information Format (SNIF)